What to Expect During a Disability Hearing (In America)My phone buzzed angrily. It was 20 minutes after the hour, and I’d been scrambling about frantically. I was searching for documents...reactionscomments
Disability Icons, Support, and Goal Setting in NarcolepsyRealistic goals are essential when living with narcolepsy or a chronic illness. Goals that are attainable allow me to keep moving forward...reactions2comments
The Importance of Advocacy: What I Want the World to Know About NarcolepsyI was diagnosed with narcolepsy type 2 in May 2019, when I was 22 years old. At first, I had so much...reactions4comments
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
What I Lost From Narcolepsy and What I Gained Along the WayWhen I first started showing symptoms of narcolepsy, I was a successful honors college student preparing to apply to medical schools. Within...reactions2comments
Community Advice for People Newly Diagnosed With Narcolepsy (Video)You finally have an answer. You have narcolepsy. Maybe your diagnosis journey was straightforward. Maybe it was a long and difficult path...reactionscomments
Learning to Put Myself FirstI have always been the kind of person who puts myself last, who worries about everyone else's needs and wants before my...reactions12comments
Narcolepsy in MediaRecently my friend sent me a video on TikTok of a guy who was claiming to be a gymnast with narcolepsy. Every...reactions2comments
Mom Life and Narcolepsy: Middle SchoolThis will be my last article in a 5-part series on Mom Life and Narcolepsy. My other articles (pregnancy, new baby, toddler...reactions1comment
Keep People With Narcolepsy Alive, Not Just AwakeIn another article, I discussed my personal journey with suicidal thinking over the course of my teens and early twenties. This was...reactions4comments
Narcoleptic Friend Types According to the Enneagram (Part 1)I have the pleasure of knowing a variety of different people who also suffer from narcolepsy. This friend group of mine includes...reactions9comments
The 5 Symptoms of Narcolepsy and What That Looks Like for MeWhen I was first diagnosed with narcolepsy, I went online, watched videos, and read articles to learn as much as I could...reactions9comments
My Advice to People Newly Diagnosed With NarcolepsyWhen I was first diagnosed with narcolepsy type 2, I was not sure what to expect and thought I was alone since...reactions11comments
Living With Narcolepsy in a Developing Country and Its ImplicationsHaving grown up for most of my life in the United Kingdom, where the common colour of the sky is grey and...reactions4comments
What Calls People With NarcolepsyI haven't been sleeping well. Just because my body tells me I am exhausted, doesn't mean I will fall asleep well or...reactions1comment
Long-Term Benefits of Treating NarcolepsyUntreated narcolepsy places a huge burden on the lives of people living with the condition. Problems at school and work are common...reactions1comment
Dear StrangerDear Stranger, I see you eyeing me from across the room. Your table is in the other corner of the restaurant and...reactions3comments
Finally...My Sleep StudyIt may sound weird, but once I had everything approved through insurance and had my sleep study booked, I was oddly excited...reactions5comments
Narcolepsy Coaxed Me Out of the Closet“I just really like boobs,” I cried to my college roommates once. “You know, sometimes we really wonder about you!” they giggled...reactionscomments
Same Conversation, Different DayHave you ever found out important information and it was something you had to explain to basically everyone anytime you meet someone?...reactions1comment
