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
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
Virtual Meetings or In-Person: Which Is More Accessible?The first time I ever attended a virtual meeting was in the beginning stages of the COVID-19 pandemic. Since then, I’ve come...reactions10comments
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
