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Most people's first experience of narcolepsy is what is presented in movies or TV shows, the narcoleptic character falling into a deep sleep in the middle of a walk or...

Dating with narcolepsy can be pretty tough, especially in today’s world. With all that is going on right now in the world, the most common way of meeting new people...

It is only 12 PM and I am dog-tired. I could cry right now. I started my day 3 and a half hours ago. I’ve already napped once due to...

Cataplexy is potentially the symptom I resent most. And in my opinion, one of the most underrated symptoms of narcolepsy. Many people associate cataplexy with epilepsy, and as understandable as...

Narcolepsy type 1 consists of a variety of symptoms that make participating in life difficult. Throughout my diagnosis journey, I’ve learned to avoid activities that my sleep attacks can make...

2020 was a challenging year. It felt like the whole world was a type 1 narcoleptic off their medication: out of control, unpredictable, and staying inside for their protection. COVID-19...

Has your doctor decided you need a sleep study for your sleep disorder? Are you not sure about where you should go? Choosing the right sleep center for your needs...

For those of you who read my previous articles, you know that I have been in firefighter one class and was getting close to the end of class and some...

Let me start by saying, without the online narcolepsy community that I have found, I would not be where I am today. It is amazing that a bunch of people...

As I was growing up, I always had a bit of a weird chip on my shoulder about living in Australia. My mum grew up in England, and I sometimes...

Living with narcolepsy isn’t always easy. With it being an invisible illness, often people look at me and think everything is normal. My days are far from normal. Because of...

At 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...

I want to share something very personal with all of you. It has taken me many years of soul searching to learn how to forgive people in my life who...

Having brain fog makes things really difficult on a daily basis. It’s not something that just comes and goes; it is something that I have every day. Do you ever...

When I attended sixth form college, I had to retake maths because I had passed all my general certificates of secondary education except that. I was heartbroken about this, but...

At 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...

If you’ve been a resident of our world since the year 2020, you might be aware of the COVID-19 pandemic. This pandemic has resulted in the deaths of large numbers...

At 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...

Digital therapeutics (DTx) first entered clinical discussions in the 1990s. The idea was that technology could improve healthcare access. It could help overcome barriers of location, time, and resources. This...

“You have a brilliant mind,” my professor whispered. Her words tore through the soft tissue of my chest. I felt like a kite whose string had been cut. The agony...