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
Conducting My Own Narcolepsy ResearchI recently finished my master's degree in health psychology. I'm so happy because I achieved a distinction which I am incredibly proud...reactions3comments
Did They Break Up With Me Because of My Narcolepsy?Dating with narcolepsy is difficult. From the naps we need frequently, to late-night dinners and activities being a no-go, there are a...reactions6comments
What Does It Cost to Live With Narcolepsy?Narcolepsy is a chronic disorder caused by changes to your brain’s sleep-wake cycle. This results in excessive daytime sleepiness and sometimes the...reactions1comment
My First Hallucination ExperienceIt was only when I was diagnosed with narcolepsy at the age of 28 that I started connecting the dots and remembered...reactions2comments
My Top 5 Narcolepsy and Sleep PodcastsUntil the pandemic occurred in 2020, I had never listened to a podcast, but after I’d finished a 3-month-long binge of Netflix...reactions2comments
Productivity and NarcolepsyAs a person with narcolepsy, I struggle with productivity. Brain fog has been one of the most inhibiting symptoms for me. It...reactions2comments
The Unhealthy Habit of ComparingThere is one very specific mistake that all of us will likely make at some point in our lives that isn’t beneficial...reactions4comments
Outdoor Adventures With NarcolepsyI went camping with my service dog, Kida, this past weekend. She is a German Shepherd, covered in thick fur that sheds...reactions2comments
Mum's the WordToday I would like to introduce my mother, Dorothy, as we commemorate 21 years since I was diagnosed. In this interview, I...reactions1comment
Accepting Your New RealityI have recently just finished my master's degree at university. When I was younger and doing my GCSE exams at secondary school...reactions1comment
Narcolepsy at Work: How Laughter Can Lead to DenialLaughter can be the best medicine, they say. What people don’t ever mention is that it can also be the worst poison...reactions1comment
Sleep Is My SuperpowerLooking back on the last 10 years of my life, there were definitely some red flags that should have led me to...reactions3comments
Anesthesia, Idiopathic Hypersomnia, and NarcolepsyIdiopathic hypersomnia (IH) and narcolepsy are both hypersomnolence disorders. Those living with these disorders experience excessive sleepiness during the day that is...reactions5comments
Xywav® (calcium, magnesium, potassium, and sodium oxybate) Approved for Idiopathic Hypersomnia in AdultsOn August 12, 2021, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Xywav® (calcium, magnesium, potassium, and sodium oxybate) oral solution to...reactionscomments
The Subtle Art of InconvenienceLast night I decided to be extra on top of things when it comes to my nighttime medication. Usually, I will go...reactions4comments
Attempting to Face My FearsI’m annually reminded of how special my life has been on World Narcolepsy Day. This year has been exceptional, though, as I...reactionscomments
Tips for Hiking With NarcolepsyFrom winding vegetation-strewn trails to black-topped paved paths, hiking can look a lot different to many different types of people. What does...reactions4comments
A Purpose That MattersI believe everything in life happens for a reason, particularly those experiences we wish we could avoid. Advocacy for me is sharing...reactions16comments
Top 10 Songs That Uplift MeLast year, I wrote an article entitled “Top 10 Songs That Inspire Me” and I mentioned there that music is a fundamental...reactions1comment
