Helping Your Child with Narcolepsy Get Used to Taking MedicineTaking medicine daily can be a big change for any child, especially for those with narcolepsy who are already navigating a complex...reactionscomments
How to Not Lose Sleep Over Your Child’s NarcolepsyReceiving a diagnosis of narcolepsy for your child can feel overwhelming. After all, narcolepsy is a chronic sleep disorder that causes excessive...reactionscomments
Teaching Kids With Narcolepsy How to Advocate for ThemselvesHelping a child with narcolepsy learn to advocate for themselves is a crucial step for their long-term well-being. Narcolepsy is a chronic...reactionscomments
What Does It Mean to Be Invisible?What does it mean to be invisible? I have been thinking about this concept ever since I was introduced to the term "invisible...reactions6comments
Invisibility: Blessing or Curse?There are many illnesses that are fairly visually obvious. Many chronic conditions may be difficult — or, at times, even impossible —...reactionscomments
You Describe Air, I'll Describe NarcolepsyWriting is my saving grace. It teaches me to structure my thoughts and enables me to effectively express myself in order to...reactions11comments
You Aren’t Lazy! You Have Narcolepsy!I can fall asleep within minutes of laying down and struggle to stay motivated throughout my day. If you come to my...reactions14comments
My Secret to Reducing Narcolepsy SymptomsJune 2020 is my 1 year anniversary of sharing my narcolepsy story on social media. When I started, I had finally overcome a...reactions1comment
Narcolepsy Community Views: World Narcolepsy Day 2025For World Narcolepsy Day 2025, we turned to the narcolepsy community to find out what it's really like to live with this...reactions1comment
(Now Closed)Participate In World Narcolepsy Day 2025 & Enter Our GiveawayThe Ergonomic Nap and Travel Pillow Giveaway is now closed. Thank you for your interest! Here at Narcolepsy.Sleep-Disorders.net, we are celebrating World...reactions4comments
Is a Career With Idiopathic Hypersomnia Possible?Throughout my life, I went through a bunch of career changes before I was even diagnosed with idiopathic hypersomnia (IH). As a...reactionscomments
Dating and Idiopathic HypersomniaWith another Valentine's Day come and gone, the holiday reminds me about the struggles I’ve had with dating due to my idiopathic...reactions2comments
"I Don't Have Narcolepsy?": Lauryn's JourneyI was back in my dorm room after finishing my classes for the day. The time slot after my classes was my...reactions3comments
Another Day in the LifeI felt compelled to write another “A Day in the Life” piece about living with idiopathic hypersomnia. The first article I wrote...reactionscomments
Bedtime PoetryI've always been disabled Without knowing it Sleeping my day away thinking that it was normal when it wasn't hoping that one...reactionscomments
Narcolepsy From a Different PerspectiveAs a narcolepsy patient, I struggle with my condition every day. It’s a fact I can’t change, and one I still struggle...reactions4comments
Can a Service Dog Help With Pediatric Narcolepsy?If your child has narcolepsy, you know how challenging it can be. Narcolepsy is a sleep disorder that affects the brain's ability...reactionscomments
Helping Children With Narcolepsy Transition to Adult CareAs a parent, you want to ensure your child has the tools to succeed, especially with a lifelong condition like narcolepsy. Transitioning...reactionscomments
A Parent’s Guide to Talking About Narcolepsy With BabysittersNarcolepsy is a sleep disorder that makes it hard to stay awake. Children with narcolepsy can have trouble staying awake during the...reactionscomments
Setting Your Child Up for Success: Initial Conversations With Their School and TeachersStarting school with a new narcolepsy diagnosis can feel like a big hurdle for both you and your child. To ensure a...reactionscomments
