COVID-19 Basics for the Immune-CompromisedFor those living with chronic health conditions, current news about the coronavirus (COVID-19) can be anxiety-inducing. We have questions and concerns about...reactionscomments
Meet Our Advocate - Elle WalesAt 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
Thank You for Taking Our Survey!We appreciate you taking the time to answer all of our questions. Your responses will help us better understand life with narcolepsy...reactionscomments
Power of Positive Thinking: Silencing the Inner CriticThe average time to diagnosis for people with narcolepsy is 8 to 15 years. By the time of diagnosis, a person may...reactions1comment
Meet Our Advocate - Alyssa WalkerAt 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
Why Participate in a Clinical Trial?Medical research often uses clinical trials in order to find new information about diseases and treatments. Clinical trials are studies that evaluate...reactionscomments
Understanding Clinical TrialsA clinical trial is a research study that is conducted to determine whether a specific medical intervention, such as a treatment, device...reactionscomments
Clinical Trial TerminologyThere are several terms that are commonly used when discussing clinical trials. Here are some that come up often:Adverse event: an undesirable...reactions1comment
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
Learning to Love Myself AgainTrigger warning: This article discusses emotional distress and mentions self-harm. If you or a loved one are experiencing suicidal thoughts, there are...reactions3comments
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
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
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
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
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
What It's Like Living With a Rare DiseaseLiving with a rare disease is not easy. There are a lot of rare diseases out there. Narcolepsy is the rare disease...reactionscomments
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
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
Caring for Pets as a Person with NarcolepsyI am in bed, my sheets tangled around my limbs. My hair is sticking out in sections of tangled curls. I’ve taken...reactions5comments
