Positive Relationships and Support NetworksThe love of a partner, supportive friend, or family member can make a profound difference in life. Relationships can lean either positive...reactions1comment
My Body Is Trying to Kill MeAs I sit here in the Kenyan countryside in the 32-degree (C) heat, I find myself reflecting on the crazy 3 months...reactions5comments
Juggling Chronic IllnessesYou know when you think you have everything figured out, and then life throws you a curveball? Well, the last 18 months...reactions4comments
Narcolepsy in the WildernessAs a person with narcolepsy, I have significant limitations in my daily life. Sleep attacks are routine for me and often occur...reactions4comments
Ritalin Almost Destroyed My LifeAfter almost 5 years following my diagnosis, you would think that I would have learned how to live with this condition. After...reactions2comments
My Narcolepsy Diagnosis JourneyGrowing up, I played basketball, ran track, and was in a dance company. Some days, I would go from a full day...reactions3comments
Trauma and NarcolepsyI know a day is going to be difficult when I wake up from nightmare after nightmare. Visions spin in my head...reactions2comments
A Narcolepsy HaikuI’m a wind-up dollI dance and sing, all in loveBut the crash comes, still. Life with narcolepsy is a whirlwind. Some hours...reactions4comments
Flying With My Service DogYou are staring into the seats in front of you, observing other airline passengers fumble about. Your service dog glances up at...reactionscomments
The Beanie Baby BurglarIf you are living with narcolepsy, by now, you have probably realized we have some pretty weird and strange symptoms, many that...reactions3comments
Sorry, I Forgot!What a hard pill to swallow! Could you imagine not being able to depend on your memory for important dates? I think...reactions12comments
Why I Stopped Watching the NewsIt has been over 8 months since I have watched the news. Honestly, I hadn’t ever kept up with current events until...reactions1comment
Meet Our Advocate – Tara O'ConnorAt Narcolepsy.Sleep-Disorders.net, we are thankful for our amazing advocates who share their experiences of living with narcolepsy. In our advocate spotlight interview...reactionscomments
How Diagnosis Affected My RelationshipAt 24 years of age, I decided to embark on a new adventure by leaving my life in the United Kingdom and...reactions2comments
Narcolepsy and Health-Related AnxietyBefore I started experiencing symptoms of narcolepsy, my health was pretty good. I'd only been to the doctor a handful of times...reactions2comments
I Thought Home Buying Was Supposed to Be Fun!I have always wanted to be a homeowner. To be honest, I never thought it would happen for me. My narcolepsy has...reactions2comments
My Narcolepsy Service Dog Was Turned AwayThunder cracked above my head. I watched the trees as they shivered in response. A light drizzle misted my face as I...reactions3comments
The Art of Making Sourdough With NarcolepsyHave you ever tried making bread from your own homemade sourdough starter? A sourdough starter utilizes yeasts that work much more slowly...reactions4comments
The Benefits of Facing Your Fears: Starting a BlogWill Smith once said, “The best things in life are on the other side of fear.” This was a lesson I learned...reactions4comments
Can You Have a Chronic Illness and Believe in the Word of God?This world is not perfect. It is filled with sadness, loneliness, and sickness. Sometimes I want to use this as a reason...reactions3comments
