Preventing Narcolepsy BurnoutIt 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...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Cataplexy and the Privilege of EmotionsCataplexy 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...Reactions0reactionsComments18 comments
Exploring New Hobbies With Narcolepsy: Movie Theatres and GamingNarcolepsy 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...Reactions0reactionsComments19 comments
We Sleep More Than We're Awake2020 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...Reactions0reactionsComments5 comments
Tips for Choosing the Right Sleep CenterHas 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...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Stress and TestsFor 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...Reactions0reactionsComments10 comments
Finding CommunityLet 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...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Summer Sleep: Overheated and ExhaustedAs 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...Reactions0reactionsComments7 comments
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. My days are far from normal. Because of...Reactions0reactionsComments4 comments
Meet Our Advocate - Bella KilmartinAt 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...Reactions0reactionsComments8 comments
Acceptance, Forgiveness, and LossI 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...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
How Brain Fog Affects My Daily LifeHaving 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...Reactions0reactionsComments18 comments
How My College Maths Teacher Saved My LifeWhen 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...Reactions0reactionsComments4 comments
Meet Our Advocate – Tatiana CorbittAt 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...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Will COVID-19 Cause More Cases of Narcolepsy?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...Reactions0reactionsComments12 comments
Meet Our Advocate – Iris VasconcelosAt 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...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
What Are Digital Therapeutics?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...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
To Disclose or Not to Disclose?“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...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Narcolepsy and CreativityEarlier in my life, if someone had asked me if I considered myself to be a creative person, I would've quickly said no. I was the science and maths nerd...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Telling Your Story May Be Good for Your Health“While writing about my health issues has not cured them, it has helped me develop better coping skills and even contributed to better management of my symptoms (and I could...Reactions0reactionsComments4 comments