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Narcolepsy is exhausting. Pregnancy is exhausting. Put them together and a level of exhaustion that is almost paralyzing becomes a reality. My first 3 pregnancies, I did NOT have narcolepsy...

Living with a rare disease is not easy. There are a lot of rare diseases out there. Narcolepsy is the rare disease that I live with. I know zero people...

Content Note: This article describes suicidal ideation. If you or a loved one are struggling, consider reading our mental health resources page. Suicide. It’s a hard topic to broach, but...

If you have excessive daytime sleepiness that interferes with how you function, you may wonder if you might have narcolepsy. The sleep disorder occurs equally in men and women and...

Living with narcolepsy can involve fighting excessive daytime sleepiness and fatigue on a daily basis. Getting through each day and engaging in daily activities can feel like a never-ending battle...

The goal of this article is to bring about awareness of issues related to people with disabilities and to encourage eligible voters to exercise that right. Anyone looking for my...

I would like to share an experience I had with a medical provider I had the misfortune of meeting. He was one of a handful of bad apples I have...

Do you want more information about narcolepsy? Are you looking for support? Do you want to talk to other people affected by this condition? If you answered “yes” to any...

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Wakix® (pitolisant) for the treatment of cataplexy in adults with narcolepsy. This makes Wakix the first and only non-controlled, FDA-approved treatment...

As people with narcolepsy, most of us take some type of medication every day. They help us to live as close to “normal” as possible. However, acquiring the medications we...

During Invisible Illness Awareness Week, we want to recognize and shed light on all those affected by an illness that may go unnoticed despite the major impact your illness has...

Dealing with narcolepsy and the workload of college can be a stressful experience. You could have 4 exams, 7 assignments, a pop quiz, and a 15-page paper all due within...

“I want to share my story, but don’t know how to start…” If this sounds like you, you’re not alone. We’ve heard people say this quite often in the narcolepsy...

Most people with narcolepsy will know what it’s like to experience wild dreams. With our brains hard-wired to lapse into REM at a moment’s notice, we can sometimes feel like...

I started an article last week, and it has taken me 3 sessions and one redo to complete! So I decided my next article would be about how hard it...

Taking over the world one story at a time.Pinky: “Gee, Brain, what are we going to do tonight?” Brain: “The same thing we do every night, Pinky. Try to take...

When it comes to relationships, every couple will have their issues - but when one of you has narcolepsy, this can bring up some unique challenges! As a person with...

In the digital age, there are so many devices, websites, and technologies related to health. From fitness trackers to mobile apps, we use connected health technology to track symptoms, monitor...

Excessive daytime sleepiness is a symptom experienced by everyone having narcolepsy type 1 (with cataplexy and hypocretin deficient) and narcolepsy type 2 (without cataplexy and not hypocretin deficient). This profound...

Imagine you’re on a train on your way home from work. It’s been a long day. Despite taking your regular nap at lunch you can feel yourself fading. The gentle...