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
How Do Narcolepsy Symptoms Affect Daily Life? 2nd Sleep Disorders In America Survey ResultsAre there words that fully convey the feeling of overwhelming sleepiness? How do you describe what cataplexy feels like to someone who...reactions4comments
Raising Awareness: My Relationship With SleepA healthy relationship with sleep is important to our health and overall well-being. But what happens when that relationship is fractured? This...reactionscomments
Narcolepsy: A Rare and Invisible ConditionNarcolepsy is a relatively rare condition compared to most. Invisible illnesses and hidden disabilities are gaining a lot more awareness. This is...reactionscomments
Narcolepsy Friends Are BetterLast week I had the pleasure of meeting one of my friends who has narcolepsy in person for the first time. This...reactionscomments
I Ran Out of My Medicine in a Foreign CountryOne of my favorite things to do is travel. My first international trip was to Paris, France in 2017, which started my...reactionscomments
Returning to College (After Being Diagnosed With Narcolepsy)In 2013, I graduated high school and began my college career. I studied music education in hopes of one day becoming a...reactions4comments
College and NarcolepsyI recently started going to college again this summer, and I am full-time. This is the first time I have been in...reactions25comments
My Second Semester of CollegeAs I am coming to the end of my second semester of college, I look back and there are a lot of...reactions11comments
Meet Our Advocate - NessieAt Narcolepsy.Sleep-Disorders.net, we are thankful for our amazing advocates who share their experiences of living with narcolepsy. In our advocate spotlight interview...reactions2comments
