Small Steps Towards HealthyIt’s hard knowing you used to be healthy, and now you’re not. It’s hard to look at pictures of yourself from a...reactions1comment
Dear StrangerDear Stranger, I see you eyeing me from across the room. Your table is in the other corner of the restaurant and...reactions3comments
Holistic Narcolepsy Remedies: Part 3 – Equine TherapyHolistic therapies have been around for centuries. I currently utilize holistic therapies in addition to the Western medication I need to adequately...reactionscomments
Disabled Hikers Are Valid TooA typical Monday morning might find me toeing a rocky trail in the middle of a forest. Unlike working, hiking is something...reactions4comments
Exploring New Hobbies with Narcolepsy: Sewing and Support GroupsI was diagnosed with narcolepsy type 1 in 2017. That means that I’ve had less than 4 years to acclimate to my...reactions3comments
What I Lost From Narcolepsy and What I Gained Along the WayWhen I first started showing symptoms of narcolepsy, I was a successful honors college student preparing to apply to medical schools. Within...reactions2comments
Arizonan Summers Make My Narcolepsy UnlivableI’ve lived in Arizona for my entire life. The dry, baking heat has enveloped me since I was a child. Just like...reactions6comments
When Dreaming Is Too MuchIf you have narcolepsy like me, then you might also have vivid dreams. Chronic vivid dreams are one symptom of many that...reactionscomments
Narcolepsy and 'Mosquitos’ Part 1: Everyday Phrases That Can Sting When You Have NarcolepsyHaving narcolepsy is a daily struggle. One of the less often spoken-about difficulties can come in the form of ableist microaggressions. A...reactions6comments
Sodium Oxybate Trials, Pediatric Research, and Narcolepsy Comorbidities in the NewsWorld Narcolepsy Day falls annually on September 22. The following news briefs cover recent research of interest to people living with narcolepsy...reactions2comments
Accepting Help and Accommodations for a Hidden DisabilityI struggled during my time at sixth form with narcolepsy. However, I managed to get the grades I needed to go to...reactionscomments
Anti-Binge OatsAs a person with type 1 narcolepsy, I often struggle to feel gratified from the food that I eat. A 2016 study...reactions4comments
Advocacy: One Person Can Make a DifferenceJohn F. Kennedy once said, "One person can make a difference, and everyone should try." The world is such an enormous place...reactions1comment
Explaining Narcolepsy to ChildrenI have been thankful for finding the thing that I might be doing for the rest of my life, and that’s working...reactions3comments
Who’s Who in the Sleep Clinic?If you’re going to participate in a sleep study, you may encounter more than one person working at a clinic, and several...reactions2comments
What Is the Social Health Network Community?Like our other Health Union condition communities, the Social Health Network brings people together to drive unique and impactful conversations about health...reactionscomments
Meet Taylor, From Project Sleep!Taylor Dillon (she/her) is one of the smartest people I know — I’ll start my interview with her off there. Her knowledge...reactionscomments
How to Help People With Narcolepsy Feel SeenLiving with an invisible illness like narcolepsy can make us feel invisible, too. I can imagine that it’s difficult for people who...reactions9comments
If I Had the Perfect Support SystemIf I had the perfect support system, it would be almost a completely different world. No more explaining. No more apologizing. Everyone...reactions6comments
The Narcoleptic Metamorphosis: From Social Butterfly to HermitGrowing up, I was always a social butterfly. I always had friends over, was always attending events like concerts and poetry nights...reactions9comments
