My Narcolepsy Diagnosis JourneyGrowing up, I played basketball, ran track, and was in a dance company. Some days, I would go from a full day...reactions3comments
Trauma and NarcolepsyI know a day is going to be difficult when I wake up from nightmare after nightmare. Visions spin in my head...reactions2comments
How My Narcolepsy Diagnosis Changed My Mindset on Happiness and Self-worthAs far back as I can recall, my happiness and self-worth were solely based on achieving goals and success. In college, I...reactions1comment
A Narcolepsy HaikuI’m a wind-up dollI dance and sing, all in loveBut the crash comes, still. Life with narcolepsy is a whirlwind. Some hours...reactions4comments
The Mystery of Sleep ParalysisSleep paralysis is a subject that fascinated me long before I was ever diagnosed with narcolepsy. The commonality of experiences just perplexes...reactions4comments
Dealing With Time ChangeTwice a year comes a time that I dread most: time change. Whether the clock moves forward or backward by an hour...reactions2comments
Loving Me Unconditionally: My Journey From Sadness to LoveHave you ever or do you ever look in the mirror and ask yourself: Why did I do that stupid thing? Why...reactions7comments
Flying With My Service DogYou are staring into the seats in front of you, observing other airline passengers fumble about. Your service dog glances up at...reactionscomments
Nights Out With NarcolepsyHere in the United Kingdom, the legal drinking age is 18. We Brits are known for loving a good night out, whether...reactions9comments
A Day in the Life With NarcolepsyEvery facet of my life is affected by my chronic disease, narcolepsy. In the early years of my disease onset, I found...reactions3comments
The 4 Phases of Post-Diagnosis HealingWhat child doesn’t dream of what they will be when they grow up? A doctor, writer, singer, footballer, astronaut – we dream...reactions3comments
Driving Safely With NarcolepsyHave you ever been invited to an event, only to have your excitement immediately turn to worry about how to get to...reactions6comments
Living With & Finding StrengthEvery chronic and life-threatening condition comes with its own symptoms and challenges, and while each individual's experience is unique, there is wisdom...reactions3comments
Sorry, I Forgot!What a hard pill to swallow! Could you imagine not being able to depend on your memory for important dates? I think...reactions12comments
The Trauma of DisbeliefMedical trauma is real and can be incredibly distressing. For those of us with chronic illnesses like narcolepsy, medical offices tend to...reactions3comments
Why I Stopped Watching the NewsIt has been over 8 months since I have watched the news. Honestly, I hadn’t ever kept up with current events until...reactions1comment
Traveling With Narcolepsy in My Carry-onTraveling is one of those activities that I typically enjoy in the moment. However, leading up to the event can be stressful...reactions1comment
What Helps Me Wake Up EarlyMy diagnosis of narcolepsy did not happen until after I graduated from college. I was fortunate to land a job at the...reactions1comment
How Diagnosis Affected My RelationshipAt 24 years of age, I decided to embark on a new adventure by leaving my life in the United Kingdom and...reactions2comments
Narcolepsy and Health-Related AnxietyBefore I started experiencing symptoms of narcolepsy, my health was pretty good. I'd only been to the doctor a handful of times...reactions2comments
