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The first stimulant I was introduced to was Modafinil, and as much as I used to view it as one of the best and most memorable moments, I now realize...

As a person with narcolepsy, I am always thinking about safety. It is the one thing that I am always aware of. I analyze the stores I walk into, and...

Narcolepsy is a neurological disease characterized by an inability to regulate sleep or wake cycles. This means that during the day when most people are awake, people with narcolepsy struggle...

Living with narcolepsy can be a challenge and is not always easy. One of the things that I struggled with in the early days of my narcolepsy was a feeling...

Living with a chronic disease like narcolepsy is hard enough, but keeping a clean living space on top of that? It’s virtually impossible! At least for me - when I...

Living with narcolepsy is a unique and often misunderstood journey, marked by the ever-present stigma that infiltrates various aspects of our lives. Unlike many other chronic conditions, narcolepsy doesn't come...

Throughout my life, I went through a bunch of career changes before I was even diagnosed with idiopathic hypersomnia (IH). As a kid, my dream job was to be a...

I’ve lost someone close to me, and I am having a hard time both physically and emotionally handling it. Experiencing grief when you have a condition such as narcolepsy feels...

When I express how much I want to live on my own again, people always ask me, “Is it a good idea to live alone with narcolepsy?” It’s a question...

It's no secret in this community that living with narcolepsy and maintaining relationships at the same time can come with unique challenges. Many people often associate the month of February...

Living with narcolepsy means that I often struggle to take care of my basic needs. Naturally, narcolepsy has made my relationship with food difficult at times. When my narcolepsy first...

Dating someone with narcolepsy can bring unique challenges, but with understanding, communication, and empathy, you can build a strong and fulfilling relationship. Here's a guide to help you navigate the...

Aside from the condition itself, there's an added burden tied to narcolepsy that hardly receives recognition — the struggle to be financially independent. In an ideal world, money would be...

Narcolepsy will rear its quirky little head at the most inconvenient times. It doesn’t care where we are or what we are doing. If you have cataplexy, like I do...

Finding the right narcolepsy treatment plan is like building a house. When I was first diagnosed with narcolepsy, I hoped there would be a quick fix — a pill I...

As the years go by, there's a subtle weight that descends, a deepening sensation of isolation that accompanies the unrelenting hold of narcolepsy. It is more than the neverending struggle...

When I was a kid, I loved playing video games. The first games I can remember getting my hands on were Barbie Horse Adventures and Sims 3: Date Night. My...

Recently, I was experiencing some tingling in my foot. I am trying to do a better job of noticing when my body is communicating with me. I am 26, and...

Grooming with narcolepsy isn’t for the faint of heart. As a person with narcolepsy, every little bit of effort that I dedicate to one part of my life is unable...

I received notice today that vocational rehab has a spot open for me. This program is my last attempt to enter the workforce again. I will be starting with one...