Narcolepsy's Cloak of InvisibilityThere is some debate as to whether narcolepsy is truly an invisible illness. I mean if you look close enough you can...reactions12comments
Learning How it Feels to SleepAs a person with narcolepsy, I’ve been sleeping a lot of my life away ever since I was 13. No one who...reactions9comments
Lonely Nights: The Social Impact of NarcolepsyOne of the most difficult side effects of living with narcolepsy is the inability to stay up late. People don’t wake up...reactions4comments
Mom Life and Narcolepsy: ToddlersBeing a mom with toddlers is an adventure. Being a mom with toddlers and narcolepsy is straight up bonkers. If you have...reactions4comments
5 Narcolepsy Service Dog BasicsThere are a few basics that make a narcolepsy service dog workable in public. This video introduces these basics one by one...reactions8comments
Approaching Workplace Accommodations (Part 2): When Good Accommodations Go BadIt’s important to stay vigilant when assessing an accommodations request. Are the accommodations providing support and opportunities for success? Is the employer...reactions5comments
When Sleep Becomes Scary: Narcolepsy and NightmaresNightmares, as anyone knows, can be pretty scary. Luckily, they tend to occur mostly in childhood and only happen on rare occasions...reactions26comments
The Reality of Life With Narcolepsy: Results From the Inaugural Sleep Disorders In America SurveyNarcolepsy is more than being tired all the time. It is a rare neurological condition that affects nearly all aspects of life...reactions1comment
Household Tips Part 2: Daily Routines and PlanningIf you find yourself struggling to get things done around the house, here are some things I do to help myself so...reactions1comment
Narcolepsy Runs in the FamilyI’m pretty sure we all have those strange family stories that get passed down from generation to generation, but I often entertained...reactions13comments
Narcolepsy Online Support GroupsI have recently connected with some amazing people through different narcolepsy organizations. There are several social media groups on Facebook, Instagram, and...reactions5comments
Eating Healthy When You Are So Tired You Can't Get off the CouchEver have a day or month or even a year where you are so tired it seems impossible to eat healthy? Yeah...reactions1comment
Advantages of NarcolepsyDuring this pandemic, I have learned the importance of positive thinking. When you think positively, positive things happen in your life; however...reactions7comments
When “How Did You Sleep?” Becomes a Loaded QuestionSuch a simple question that we all ask our loved ones regularly. "How did you sleep?" Each morning when my partner wakes...reactions2comments
Approaching Workplace Accommodations – Part One How to approach my employer was one of the hardest decisions I faced after my diagnosis. Accommodations are required to meet the...reactions3comments
Small Steps Towards HealthyIt’s hard knowing you used to be healthy, and now you’re not. It’s hard to look at pictures of yourself from a...reactions1comment
My Not-So-Normal Realization: Part 1I had always been the sleepy kid. My mom would tell the story about how my first night home from the hospital;...reactions2comments
Frankincense: A Natural Aid for NarcolepsyThe frankincense tree has been on the planet for a really long time. One of its most notable acknowledgments is that the...reactionscomments
Sleep Is My SuperpowerLooking back on the last 10 years of my life, there were definitely some red flags that should have led me to...reactions3comments
5 Tips for Parents Dealing With Children With NarcolepsyEvery day I wake up in the middle of the night thanks to good old narcolepsy. Usually, I flip over to take...reactions1comment
