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Content Note: This article mentions suicide ideation. If you or a loved one are experiencing suicidal thoughts, there are resources available for support including the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (1-800-273-8255)...

I recently started going to college again this summer, and I am full-time. This is the first time I have been in school since before my narcolepsy diagnosis. This time...

The narcolepsy community has long used this phrase. This is because, unfortunately, a lot of people still think of sleepiness this way. So many of us are shamed for our...

“Dangerous” is a word most would probably not associate with narcolepsy. It’s just a sleep disorder, right? What could possibly be dangerous about a sleep disorder? Although I would prefer...

It is tough being an outdoorsy person with a disability. This probably doesn’t come as a surprise. A disability is defined as a condition that impacts one or more life...

I recently went on an international trip to Sweden to visit my brother. If you haven’t already, you can read my article about traveling with narcolepsy. Thankfully, I managed to...

I attended my first narcolepsy support group meeting in 2020. I was stunned to see the vibrancy and variety in people who attended. I felt incredibly validated while listening to...

For many years, I heard about the "miracle drug" called Xyrem. People from the United States of America who used it were saying it contributed to the reason they regained...

A typical Tuesday morning might find me in the aisles of my local grocery store. Tiredness is etched underneath my eyes. If I have my service dog with me, she...

“Seriously, you forgot?” This is a phrase I have become accustomed to hearing often in the last few years. The most common tones in which these words are uttered usually...

According to the definition given by Britannica, ableism is a type of discrimination where able-bodied people are seen as normal and superior to those with a disability, resulting in prejudice...

“What if I am stopped by police and can’t understand their demands?” I ask my friend, after expressing my fear of police due to my hearing impairment. “I just don’t...

This article is part 2 of my Narcoleptic Nap Guide series. You can read part 1 where I share tips for reducing risk on the road. In this article, we...

According to England and Wales-based disability equality charity, Scope, The (social) model says that people are disabled by barriers in society, not by their impairment or difference. Barriers can be physical, like...

There are a few aspects of living with narcolepsy that the general public may not be aware of. I’m sure I have mentioned before about the misconceptions about living with...

The female orgasm. Those 3 words inspire strong though polarizing reactions. In many cultures, it is taboo. In some countries, it is feared and even hated. For example, some cultures...

Living with narcolepsy involves managing a variety of symptoms. The most common symptoms are excessive daytime sleepiness, cataplexy, and sleep paralysis. Many people with narcolepsy also experience brain fog. Brain...

Technology is now a common way to deliver healthcare. Digital health products help prevent, diagnose, or manage chronic conditions. Devices range from wellness apps to artificial intelligence and wearable devices...

I believe everything in life happens for a reason, particularly those experiences we wish we could avoid. Advocacy for me is sharing my story, not only to raise awareness but...

When we are diagnosed with narcolepsy, there is a common mixture of feelings that arise. It is incredibly validating to know that our experiences are real and not “all in...