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 not related to the amount of sleep they... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments
Meet Our Advocate - NessieAt 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 Nessie2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Thriving During DowntimeEver since I was young, the summers have always been the most difficult time of year for me. Before my diagnosis, I used to think I wasn’t “doing enough” during... By Gabrielle Keith3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
Book Review: Wide Awake and Dreaming by Julie FlygareA little over a year after I was diagnosed with narcolepsy, I kept seeing other people talk about Julie Flygare’s book Wide Awake and Dreaming. People were saying how helpful... By Tara OConnor2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
Meet Our Advocate – Judy FergusonAt 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 Judy Ferguson2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
Tomorrow Is a New Day!As I lay here in twilight, I think to myself, tomorrow is the day! I am going to wake up, put my hair back and clean my oven! If I... By Jenean3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
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 would understand and accept me for how I... By Tara OConnor3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments6 comments
Acknowledging Sleep Attack AlertsA pile of fur, my service dog sulks on our couch. A pair of bright eyes peer dolefully behind shaded lashes. Her face rests on her paws, giving her cheeks... By Tatiana Corbitt2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Is Narcolepsy Slowing My Metabolism?Narcolepsy is a nervous system disease that affects 1 out of every 2,000 people. People with narcolepsy cannot control when they fall asleep. Sudden sleep episodes can last a few... By Editorial Team 4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments
Meet Our Advocate - Rebecca NoyesAt 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 Rebecca Noyes2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Meet Our Advocate - Elle WalesAt 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 Elle Wales3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
You Describe Air, I'll Describe NarcolepsyWriting is my saving grace. It teaches me to structure my thoughts and enables me to effectively express myself in order to truly be seen through means of the written... By Iris Vasconcelos2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments7 comments
Exploring New Hobbies With Narcolepsy: Baking, Photography, and Tattoo ArtNarcolepsy type 1 is a combination of constant exhaustion, fading into sleep at a moment’s notice, and cataplexy. These symptoms have impeded many areas of my life. Some days it... By Tatiana Corbitt3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
Idiopathic Hypersomnia, Drowsy Driving, and the Diagnosis HopI must trace back decades to recall when I first realized daytime sleepiness wasn’t normal. Only after several hops from one diagnosis to the next did I understand the roots... By TK Sellman4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
My Journey of Becoming a FirefighterI have been an EMT for 3 and a half years now, and I am now finishing up classes to become a firefighter. I’ve been in this class for almost... By Tara OConnor3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Take Your Best Guess: Narcolepsy In America StatisticsIn our 2020 Sleep Disorders In America survey, we wanted to know how people cope with their narcolepsy. Questions covered everything from how community members manage symptoms to treatment experiences... By Editorial Team 1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Meet Our Advocate - Christina ChristensenAt 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 Christina Christensen3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Exploring New Hobbies With Narcolepsy: Painting, Hiking, and Bird-WatchingIt can be difficult to participate in life when I am constantly fighting sleep. Cataplexy can also interfere with my ability to enjoy certain activities. For example, when my cataplexy... By Tatiana Corbitt3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Meet Our Advocate - Alyssa WalkerAt 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 Alyssa Walker2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
What My Insomnia Looks LikeHaving both narcolepsy and insomnia can be a bit of a challenge when it comes to getting a good night's sleep for me. Unless I am overly exhausted at night... By Tara OConnor3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments12 comments