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
Communities: Recognising Over CriticisingAlthough there’s much we don’t know about narcolepsy, there is one thing that we can all be sure of: it is different...reactions2comments
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...reactions2comments
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
Could Fasting Improve Narcolepsy Symptoms Short-Term?Content Note: While there are clinically proven health benefits to intermittent fasting, it is not recommended for children and teens under the...reactions13comments
Narcolepsy and COVID-19Since late 2019, COVID-19 has become a household name. It has changed many aspects of daily life. Especially for those living with...reactions2comments
Learning to Put Myself FirstI have always been the kind of person who puts myself last, who worries about everyone else's needs and wants before my...reactions12comments
Top 10 Songs That Inspire MeMusic has always been a true refuge in times of struggle for me. Its ability to enable us to feel understood and...reactions8comments
My Recent Kayaking Trip: No Energy, No ChoiceMy partner recently had a birthday, and in celebration of that, we decided to take a weekend trip with his parents. We...reactionscomments
Embracing Creativity in NarcolepsyI always hated studying poetry in English Literature. I think it was because we studied poetry that I never connected to. However, ...reactions5comments
The Chronic Illness HouseholdPicture this: 2 best friends living together in their mid-20s, in their dream household, with 2 adorable puppies. We go to cafés...reactions1comment
Keep People With Narcolepsy Alive, Not Just AwakeIn another article, I discussed my personal journey with suicidal thinking over the course of my teens and early twenties. This was...reactions4comments
My Not-So-Normal Realization: Part 1I had always been the sleepy kid. My mom would tell the story about how my first night home from the hospital;...reactions2comments
