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
Paperwork Can Be Challenging!I was involved in a serious car accident 7 months ago. We were in downtown Houston on the interstate and were stopped...reactions2comments
Am I Unreliable Now?It’s 4 PM, and I am exhausted. Earlier I’d driven twice in one day, which is more than I can typically handle...reactions4comments
Crying Over Spilled MilkYou know those days where you feel like you are being tested by the universe? Anything and everything that could go wrong...reactions4comments
The (Virtual) Doctor Is In! Sharing Telehealth ExperiencesAs the COVID-19 pandemic continues, telehealth is being used by more and more people. Telehealth is also sometimes called telemedicine or virtual...reactionscomments
Gaming With NarcolepsyThe world of gaming is a vibrant, albeit intimidating, space. The intersectional nature of my identity greatly impacts my experience. As a...reactions6comments
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
Take Your Best Guess: Narcolepsy In America StatisticsIn our 2020 Sleep Disorders In America survey, we wanted to know how people cope with their narcolepsy. Questions covered everything from...reactionscomments
The Sun Won't SetI recently went on an international trip to Sweden to visit my brother. If you haven’t already, you can read my article...reactions4comments
Digital Health vs. Digital TherapeuticsTechnology is now a common way to deliver healthcare. Digital health products help prevent, diagnose, or manage chronic conditions. Devices range from...reactionscomments
Shopping With Narcolepsy Is Friggin' HardA typical Tuesday morning might find me in the aisles of my local grocery store. Tiredness is etched underneath my eyes. If...reactionscomments
Are People With Narcolepsy Safe?“What if I am stopped by police and can’t understand their demands?” I ask my friend, after expressing my fear of police...reactions9comments
Narcoleptic Nap Guide: Drowsy Driving Edition Part 2This article is part 2 of my Narcoleptic Nap Guide series. You can read part 1 where I share tips for reducing...reactions1comment
Narcolepsy and the Social Model of DisabilityAccording to England and Wales-based disability equality charity, Scope, The (social) model says that people are disabled by barriers in society, not by their...reactions5comments
My Not-So-Normal Realization: Part 2This is the second article in a two-part series. In part 1, Lindsey shares how she came to realize her extreme sleepiness...reactions4comments
What the Narcissism Epidemic Means for People With Narcolepsy: Part 1Surely you’ve heard of the obesity epidemic. However, have you heard of the narcissism epidemic? According to The Narcissism Epidemic by Jean...reactionscomments
The American Dream Is a LieI grew up in a suburban neighborhood in the United States. My father is the hardest working person I know, and yet...reactions7comments
What the Narcissism Epidemic Means for People With Narcolepsy: Part 2According to The Narcissism Epidemic by Jean M. Twenge, PH.D. and W. Keith Campbell, PH.D., the narcissism epidemic in the United States...reactionscomments
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
Inside My Unmedicated Narcoleptic LifeHave you ever wondered what it might be like to have narcolepsy and be unmedicated? I have always said, that there is...reactions3comments