Narcolepsy: It's the Little ThingsBeing diagnosed with narcolepsy changes your life in many ways. There are some changes which are easy to notice from the outside — things like taking naps during the day... By Iris Vasconcelos2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Living Authentically With NarcolepsyLiving with narcolepsy comes with a lot of rejection. I’ve personally lost job opportunities, friends, careers, and more due to my narcolepsy symptoms. It wasn’t just my narcolepsy, though –... By Tatiana Corbitt2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Pushing Through Limitations With AccommodationsHave you ever been invited to a concert or event and said yes, only to realize it might be a problem with your narcolepsy and/or cataplexy? I was invited to... By Jenean3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Let’s Talk About SleepSomething I have been wondering about recently is how similar our sleeping and dreaming habits are within a family. Are my vivid dreams, restless legs syndrome, and sleep paralysis just... By Kerly Joy Bwoga3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Sleeping Cost Me My Golf ScholarshipWhen I was around 7 years old, my mother worked long shifts to support us. In turn, my grandmother ended up taking care of me during the summer when school... By Lauryn Bhavnani3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Developing an Unexpected ParasomniaHaving narcolepsy can often go hand in hand with having parasomnias. While anyone can suffer from parasomnias, those of us with narcolepsy are much more likely to experience them compared... By Iris Vasconcelos2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Community Views: Parenting With NarcolepsyLiving with narcolepsy can be hard for anyone to manage, but being a parent with narcolepsy and caring for children while managing your symptoms can pose unique challenges. We recently... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
How Narcolepsy Styles MeFrom pajamas to out-the-door, this guide gives you a peek into my narcolepsy-related wardrobe choices. Narcolepsy makes it difficult for me to keep up with able-bodied people. I first noticed... By Tatiana Corbitt2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
The Invisible Illness MaskThere are so many things that we have to conceal from the world every single day. Everyone is going through their own struggles, and in "polite society," we all must... By Iris Vasconcelos2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments10 comments
What Really Happens if I Call the Suicide Hotline?"One of the most depressing things about narcolepsy is knowing that this is forever with no way of being able to cure it. It leaves me feeling deflated and frustrated... By Editorial Team 5 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Broken ExpectationsFamily can be your biggest support system, and they can also be a huge obstacle. Wouldn’t it be great if it was like it is on television? You find out... By Jenean3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Cataplexy: Is Seeing Believing?Narcolepsy is a chronic, invisible illness. This means that many of our symptoms are unable to be seen by the outside world. Therefore, people can unintentionally forget its existence, which... By Iris Vasconcelos2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Managing Stress and Narcolepsy: Part 2This article is Part 2 of "Managing Stress and Narcolepsy." Read Part 1 here!Narcolepsy isn’t often easy to live with. There are many symptoms that I experience that impact my... By Tatiana Corbitt2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments6 comments
Pickles and GigglesHave you ever been so overwhelmed that you collapse and become paralyzed? You can hear people trying to help you, but you cannot respond to them. Your brain is working... By Jenean3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Narcolepsy: My University ExperienceMost people will never understand the difficulties of living with narcolepsy. For many people, studying is already a hard enough task, but for those of us with narcolepsy, it can... By Iris Vasconcelos3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Ask Our Health Leaders: Managing Insomnia and Sleep Problems in NarcolepsyInsomnia, sleeplessness, and disturbed sleep are lesser-known symptoms of narcolepsy that many people in the community experience. Some people have found relief from their insomnia and other sleep problems with... By Narcolepsy Team4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Lost Friendships Are Not Your FaultIn my opinion, throughout the years, making friends and keeping friends with idiopathic hypersomnia (IH) has been hard. I’ve lost friends because I haven’t been able to constantly keep up... By Lauryn Bhavnani2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Stimulants: A Bittersweet Taste of Momentary FreedomI still remember my very first experience with stimulants. It was an experience that I can't forget even if I tried. For those who have never taken stimulants before, I... By Iris Vasconcelos2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Does Anyone Look Like Me? Underdiagnosed and UnderrepresentedSince I was a small child, I have always appreciated representation. I enjoy seeing myself represented on television, in adverts, and in literature. I think this is something I recognize and... By Kerly Joy Bwoga4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
Who I Was Before NarcolepsyI miss the old me. The me that I used to be, before narcolepsy. I miss that person that could stay up studying for all hours of the night, memorizing... By Tatiana Corbitt2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments