My Narcolepsy Is Not an Excuse, It Is My RealitySomething I would hear quite often growing up is that I was making things up, or I was just lazy and didn’t want to do anything. I still, to this... By Tara OConnor3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
Narcolepsy Imagined as a Trickster GodIt’s early Monday morning and you’re late to work. You’re sitting in the front seat of your car and the engine sputters to life. Suddenly, you feel a sudden sleep... By Tatiana Corbitt2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
More Than Just SleepMost people's first experience of narcolepsy is what is presented in movies or TV shows, the narcoleptic character falling into a deep sleep in the middle of a walk or... By Kerly Joy Bwoga4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Dating With NarcolepsyDating with narcolepsy can be pretty tough, especially in today’s world. With all that is going on right now in the world, the most common way of meeting new people... By Tara OConnor2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
Preventing Narcolepsy BurnoutIt is only 12 PM and I am dog-tired. I could cry right now. I started my day 3 and a half hours ago. I’ve already napped once due to... By Tatiana Corbitt3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Cataplexy and the Privilege of EmotionsCataplexy is potentially the symptom I resent most. And in my opinion, one of the most underrated symptoms of narcolepsy. Many people associate cataplexy with epilepsy, and as understandable as... By Iris Vasconcelos2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments18 comments
Exploring New Hobbies With Narcolepsy: Movie Theatres and GamingNarcolepsy type 1 consists of a variety of symptoms that make participating in life difficult. Throughout my diagnosis journey, I’ve learned to avoid activities that my sleep attacks can make... By Tatiana Corbitt2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments19 comments
We Sleep More Than We're Awake2020 was a challenging year. It felt like the whole world was a type 1 narcoleptic off their medication: out of control, unpredictable, and staying inside for their protection. COVID-19... By Kerly Joy Bwoga2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments
Tips for Choosing the Right Sleep CenterHas your doctor decided you need a sleep study for your sleep disorder? Are you not sure about where you should go? Choosing the right sleep center for your needs... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Stress and TestsFor those of you who read my previous articles, you know that I have been in firefighter one class and was getting close to the end of class and some... By Tara OConnor4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments10 comments
Finding CommunityLet me start by saying, without the online narcolepsy community that I have found, I would not be where I am today. It is amazing that a bunch of people... By Judy Ferguson2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Summer Sleep: Overheated and ExhaustedAs I was growing up, I always had a bit of a weird chip on my shoulder about living in Australia. My mum grew up in England, and I sometimes... By Elle Wales3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments7 comments
Living With Narcolepsy Isn't Always EasyLiving with narcolepsy isn’t always easy. With it being an invisible illness, often people look at me and think everything is normal. My days are far from normal. Because of... By Tara OConnor2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
Meet Our Advocate - Bella KilmartinAt Narcolepsy.Sleep-Disorders.net, we are thankful for our amazing advocates who share their experiences of living with narcolepsy. In our advocate spotlight interview series, we get to know our advocates better... By Bella Kilmartin2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments8 comments
Acceptance, Forgiveness, and LossI want to share something very personal with all of you. It has taken me many years of soul searching to learn how to forgive people in my life who... By Jenean3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
How Brain Fog Affects My Daily LifeHaving brain fog makes things really difficult on a daily basis. It’s not something that just comes and goes; it is something that I have every day. Do you ever... By Tara OConnor3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments18 comments
How My College Maths Teacher Saved My LifeWhen I attended sixth form college, I had to retake maths because I had passed all my general certificates of secondary education except that. I was heartbroken about this, but... By Kerly Joy Bwoga2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
Meet Our Advocate – Tatiana CorbittAt Narcolepsy.Sleep-Disorders.net, we are thankful for our amazing advocates who share their experiences of living with narcolepsy. In our advocate spotlight interview series, we get to know our advocates better... By Tatiana Corbitt3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Will COVID-19 Cause More Cases of Narcolepsy?If you’ve been a resident of our world since the year 2020, you might be aware of the COVID-19 pandemic. This pandemic has resulted in the deaths of large numbers... By Tatiana Corbitt2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments12 comments
Meet Our Advocate – Iris VasconcelosAt Narcolepsy.Sleep-Disorders.net, we are thankful for our amazing advocates who share their experiences of living with narcolepsy. In our advocate spotlight interview series, we get to know our advocates better... By Iris Vasconcelos3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments