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 own. But if narcolepsy has taught me one... By Judy Ferguson2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments12 comments
Narcolepsy in MediaRecently my friend sent me a video on TikTok of a guy who was claiming to be a gymnast with narcolepsy. Every time he would do a stunt, he would... By Alyssa Walker2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Mom Life and Narcolepsy: Middle SchoolThis will be my last article in a 5-part series on Mom Life and Narcolepsy. My other articles (pregnancy, new baby, toddler, and elementary years) offered a perspective of me... By Keeley Lange3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
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 intricately tied in with my narcolepsy symptoms, to... By Elle Wales4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
Narcoleptic Friend Types According to the Enneagram (Part 1)I have the pleasure of knowing a variety of different people who also suffer from narcolepsy. This friend group of mine includes people that I have connected with through online... By Tatiana Corbitt2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments9 comments
The 5 Symptoms of Narcolepsy and What That Looks Like for MeWhen I was first diagnosed with narcolepsy, I went online, watched videos, and read articles to learn as much as I could about my new diagnosis. Although there are 5... By Alyssa Walker3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments7 comments
My Advice to People Newly Diagnosed With NarcolepsyWhen I was first diagnosed with narcolepsy type 2, I was not sure what to expect and thought I was alone since I don’t know anyone in person with narcolepsy... By Tara OConnor2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments11 comments
Living With Narcolepsy in a Developing Country and Its ImplicationsHaving grown up for most of my life in the United Kingdom, where the common colour of the sky is grey and taking vitamin D daily is standard practise, I... By Iris Vasconcelos3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
What Calls People With NarcolepsyI haven't been sleeping well. Just because my body tells me I am exhausted, doesn't mean I will fall asleep well or even quickly. Things often roll around in my... By Vanessa2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Long-Term Benefits of Treating NarcolepsyUntreated narcolepsy places a huge burden on the lives of people living with the condition. Problems at school and work are common, leading to poor education and unemployment. Relationships suffer... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Dear StrangerDear Stranger, I see you eyeing me from across the room. Your table is in the other corner of the restaurant and you won’t stop looking at me. I know... By Gabrielle Keith3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
Finally...My Sleep StudyIt may sound weird, but once I had everything approved through insurance and had my sleep study booked, I was oddly excited. I mean, who really wants to sleep in... By Lindsey Kizer3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments
Narcolepsy Coaxed Me Out of the Closet“I just really like boobs,” I cried to my college roommates once. “You know, sometimes we really wonder about you!” they giggled, the attractive sporty blonde duo that they were... By Tatiana Corbitt3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Same Conversation, Different DayHave you ever found out important information and it was something you had to explain to basically everyone anytime you meet someone? My experience with narcolepsy so far is just... By Tara OConnor3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
What Are the Long-Term Effects of Narcolepsy?Disease burden is a term doctors use to talk about how much an illness impacts a person’s life. It will come as no surprise to anyone with it that narcolepsy... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Caring for Pets as a Person with NarcolepsyI am in bed, my sheets tangled around my limbs. My hair is sticking out in sections of tangled curls. I’ve taken my medication an hour earlier, but my body... By Tatiana Corbitt3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments
Managing Guilt and Privilege as a Narcolepsy AdvocateFor anyone who has read my work in the past, you may be aware that I’ve been taking a new medication for about 3.5 years. Xyrem has allowed me to... By Elle Wales5 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
What Not to Say to a Narcoleptic“You must have needed it.” This is the phrase I have heard for most of my life when I have awakened from a nap. I never really paid attention to... By Jenean3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments12 comments
Narcolepsy - Vocations and Occupations“What do you do?” If I were granted control of conversational dialogue, I would remove this question from the vernacular. No longer would the first question asked during introductions center... By Matthew Horsnell3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
Mom Life and Narcolepsy: Elementary SchoolWelcome to part 4 of my series on "Mom Life and Narcolepsy." As we discuss the elementary years, I want to share a little about myself. My oldest was in... By Keeley Lange2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments