With Narcolepsy Comes LossI have not had narcolepsy my entire life; my narcolepsy symptom onset occurred in my college years. Whereas some people are diagnosed...reactions7comments
The Importance of Sleep Routines and Self-CareI have been diagnosed with narcolepsy type 1 for many years now and have experienced all the usual symptoms. I have phases...reactions3comments
Narcolepsy Ruined My College GraduationMy type 1 narcolepsy onset began in 2016, in the beginning of my junior year of college. My cataplexy attacks, constant uncontrollable...reactions2comments
The Good and Bad of Online CommunitiesDo you belong to an online community or support group? These days, I think it’s safe to say that it’s rare to...reactionscomments
Take the Health and Media Habits Survey!The Media Habits Survey is now closed. Thank you for your interest! Managing a chronic condition is not easy and can be...reactionscomments
Do Delivery Services Help Create an Accessible World?I remember the first time I ever ordered groceries to be delivered to my house. As a kid, these services had been...reactionscomments
Feeling Alone in Our StrugglesThere’s a line I wrote in my blog “Life in Flashes,” when I first started writing, that I have begun questioning lately:...reactions5comments
Narcolepsy and Newton's CradleAlmost everyone can picture Newton's cradle: the 5 balls hanging in the centre with the one at the side constantly being knocked...reactions5comments
My Most Supportive Family Member is 8 Years OldI am not a parent. It’s important to say this, as I am extremely aware that being a parent is something that...reactionscomments
The Effects of Smoking on SleepIt is a well-known fact that smoking cigarettes has countless negative impacts on the human body. Most of these we are aware...reactions2comments
Narcolepsy and BalanceAll my life I’ve struggled with balance. Finding equilibrium is a battle I have fought internally for as long as I can...reactions5comments
Story Sharing: Working Through Imposter Syndrome and Internal GatekeepingBefore starting working as an advocate, I had spent more than 2 years unemployed. This was due to a combination of factors...reactions23comments
Putting Negative Self-Talk to SleepAs a person with narcolepsy, I’ve often been told that I’m strong and resilient for getting through each day. It’s true, I...reactions3comments
Living With Narcolepsy Isn't Always EasyLiving with narcolepsy isn’t always easy. With it being an invisible illness, often people look at me and think everything is normal...reactions4comments
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
Adapting to a New City With Narcolepsy: Part 1I recently moved from sunny Arizona to moody Portland, Oregon. Fortunately for me, the time zone change was not significant and did...reactionscomments
Adapting to a New City With Narcolepsy: Part 2I recently made a cross-country move from sunny Arizona to rainy Portland, Oregon. Check out Part 1 of this article for more...reactions3comments
Why I Choose Patience (Even When It's Hard)“Wow, I wish I could fall asleep whenever I want to.” “You get to take naps during work? You’re so lucky!” “I...reactions5comments
Can Traumatic Hallucinations Cause OCD?There are some experiences that leave scars that you can never heal from. There are traumas that will continue to haunt your...reactions2comments
I’m Grateful for My Narcolepsy FamilyI started attending Wake Up Narcolepsy support groups in the middle of 2020. During this time in my life, I was struggling...reactionscomments
