Take the Managing Treatment and Medication SurveyThe Managing Treatment and Medication Survey is now closed. Thank you for your interest! Treatment is a big part of managing a...reactionscomments
Community Views: The Impact of Narcolepsy SymptomsNarcolepsy has deep and lasting consequences for daily living. Many situations, whether at work, home, or school, are made more challenging by...reactionscomments
The Concept of AcceptanceWhat is acceptance? The Oxford Learner's Dictionary describes it as “The quality of being willing to accept an unpleasant or difficult situation.”...reactions10comments
Narcolepsy and Mental IllnessContent Note: This article mentions suicide ideation. If you or a loved one are experiencing suicidal thoughts, there are resources available for...reactions2comments
College and NarcolepsyI recently started going to college again this summer, and I am full-time. This is the first time I have been in...reactions25comments
'Sleepiness Is Not Laziness' The Way We Act in Our Dreams Is Proof of That!The narcolepsy community has long used this phrase. This is because, unfortunately, a lot of people still think of sleepiness this way...reactions6comments
Behind the Scenes of Narcolepsy: The Hidden Dangers“Dangerous” is a word most would probably not associate with narcolepsy. It’s just a sleep disorder, right? What could possibly be dangerous...reactions9comments
Camping With NarcolepsyIt is tough being an outdoorsy person with a disability. This probably doesn’t come as a surprise. A disability is defined as...reactions1comment
The Sun Won't SetI recently went on an international trip to Sweden to visit my brother. If you haven’t already, you can read my article...reactions4comments
Benefits of Narcolepsy Support GroupsI attended my first narcolepsy support group meeting in 2020. I was stunned to see the vibrancy and variety in people who...reactions2comments
Fairy Tales Don't Always End in Happily Ever AfterFor many years, I heard about the "miracle drug" called Xyrem. People from the United States of America who used it were...reactions1comment
Shopping With Narcolepsy Is Friggin' HardA typical Tuesday morning might find me in the aisles of my local grocery store. Tiredness is etched underneath my eyes. If...reactionscomments
Behind the Scenes of Narcolepsy: The Struggle to Remember“Seriously, you forgot?” This is a phrase I have become accustomed to hearing often in the last few years. The most common...reactions17comments
Internalized AbleismAccording to the definition given by Britannica, ableism is a type of discrimination where able-bodied people are seen as normal and superior...reactions3comments
Are People With Narcolepsy Safe?“What if I am stopped by police and can’t understand their demands?” I ask my friend, after expressing my fear of police...reactions9comments
Narcoleptic Nap Guide: Drowsy Driving Edition Part 2This article is part 2 of my Narcoleptic Nap Guide series. You can read part 1 where I share tips for reducing...reactions1comment
Narcolepsy and the Social Model of DisabilityAccording to England and Wales-based disability equality charity, Scope, The (social) model says that people are disabled by barriers in society, not by their...reactions5comments
Listen to the SignsThere are a few aspects of living with narcolepsy that the general public may not be aware of. I’m sure I have...reactions10comments
Narcolepsy and the Female OrgasmThe female orgasm. Those 3 words inspire strong though polarizing reactions. In many cultures, it is taboo. In some countries, it is...reactions4comments
Community Views: Managing Brain FogLiving with narcolepsy involves managing a variety of symptoms. The most common symptoms are excessive daytime sleepiness, cataplexy, and sleep paralysis. Many...reactionscomments
