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
The 4 Phases of Post-Diagnosis HealingWhat child doesn’t dream of what they will be when they grow up? A doctor, writer, singer, footballer, astronaut – we dream...reactions3comments
Living With & Finding StrengthEvery chronic and life-threatening condition comes with its own symptoms and challenges, and while each individual's experience is unique, there is wisdom...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
Holistic Narcolepsy Remedies: Part 2The word holistic is defined by the Oxford Dictionary as “characterized by comprehension of the parts of something as intimately interconnected and...reactions1comment
Having Narcolepsy Is a Full-Time Job: Narcolepsy in the WorkplaceThink back on your longest week at work. Maybe you worked 40 hours, or maybe you worked more. Maybe you had a...reactions8comments
Scrolling for EnergyAs I grow another year older, I feel my sleepiness getting stronger. I look back on my younger years and wonder how...reactions5comments
Take the Managing Treatment and Medication SurveyThe Managing Treatment and Medication Survey is now closed. Thank you for your interest! Treatment is a big part of managing a...reactionscomments
Meditating With My Body: Yoga and NarcolepsyA typical Sunday afternoon often finds me shaking and sweating over my yoga mat, trying to focus simultaneously on my breath and...reactions6comments
