My Condition, My Choice!“You look tired, is everything ok?” This is a question that most of us living with narcolepsy are probably tired of hearing...reactions5comments
Worries While Having Narcolepsy Narcolepsy is a rare condition affecting 1 in 2,000 people in the general population. Due to its rarity, I am not flabbergasted...reactionscomments
SSI and Medicaid: Moving to a Place Based on Healthcare“What do you mean I’m not eligible for Medicare?” I groan into the phone. “I’m on Social Security, aren’t I?” At this...reactionscomments
Brain Fog on a Sunny Day: How I Stay Productive on Difficult DaysWith a chronic illness like narcolepsy, some days I am more capable than others. Other days I feel like a mountaintop has...reactionscomments
Working From Home: The Good, the Bad, and the UglyI am sure so many of us have experienced the ups and downs of working from home over the last 2 years...reactionscomments
6 Tips for Staying on Top of TreatmentLiving with a long-term health condition requires us to stay on top of everything: doctor’s appointments, new symptoms, insurance, and, of course...reactionscomments
Day in the Life of a Flight Attendant With NarcolepsyI became a flight attendant in May 2017. Initially, I didn't care to be a flight attendant. I was going to practice...reactions8comments
Mr. Night Shift and Ms. NarcolepsyI met my boyfriend in high school. Honestly, I never really noticed him until my senior year. We were both in the...reactionscomments
Fairy Tales Don't Always End in Happily Ever AfterFor many years, I heard about the "miracle drug" called Xyrem. People from the United States of America who used it were...reactions1comment
Using Public Transportation With NarcolepsyI recently moved to Portland, Oregon, and am learning how to utilize the public transit services. I own a car but like...reactionscomments
Frustrating Challenges of Brain FogOne of the more frustrating challenges of living with narcolepsy is the brain fog and memory issues. There are many times when...reactions6comments
Narcolepsy Onset Is TraumaticMy narcolepsy is unique. My narcolepsy was caused by a virus — a little bug. I was visiting home from college when...reactions4comments
Finding Housing With a Narcolepsy Service DogWhen I found out that I had to be out of my current living situation in a month due to a lack...reactions2comments
Becoming a Social Media AdvocateUsually, when we speak about social media, it is not in a very favourable manner. Social media has impacted society in many...reactions2comments
Losing Weight as a NarcolepticJust 2 years ago, at the peak of my narcolepsy symptom severity, I was at my highest weight ever. My BMI put...reactions6comments
More Than Just TiredNarcolepsy is so much more than just being tired. A lot of people with narcolepsy have to take medication to help them...reactions2comments
Winter Break and My Big MoveAs I am writing this, I am currently on winter break and finished my second semester of college. I studied a lot...reactions1comment
Narcolepsy in Literature: 'The Extraordinary Education of Nicholas Benedict'I have frequently seen misrepresentations of narcolepsy in the media. The majority of media featuring people with narcolepsy focuses more on getting...reactions1comment
5 Ways to Instantly Shift a Bad MoodWe all have those days when we feel extremely down, irritable, or are simply just in a bad mood for no reason...reactionscomments
A Year of Narcolepsy in Review2021 has held quite a bit in store for me. I lost the entirety of my art collection along with most everything...reactionscomments
