Driving Safely With NarcolepsyHave you ever been invited to an event, only to have your excitement immediately turn to worry about how to get to...reactions6comments
4 Ways to Survive the Holidays With NarcolepsyLiving with narcolepsy means that we have to live life around our condition. Unfortunately, we don’t get the holidays off from our...reactionscomments
Traveling With Narcolepsy in My Carry-onTraveling is one of those activities that I typically enjoy in the moment. However, leading up to the event can be stressful...reactions1comment
Fighting the Desire to Sleep ForeverContent Note: This article describes suicidal ideation. If you or a loved one are struggling, consider reading our mental health resources page...reactions2comments
Relationships and Narcolepsy: Communicating Our NeedsWhen it comes to relationships, every couple will have their issues - but when one of you has narcolepsy, this can bring...reactions4comments
Can Narcolepsy Take a Seat?Imagine you’re on a train on your way home from work. It’s been a long day. Despite taking your regular nap at...reactions1comment
Relationships and Narcolepsy: Disclosing While DatingWhen it comes to relationships, every couple will have their issues – but when one of you has narcolepsy, this can bring...reactions6comments
The Exhaustion of Just Making It Through the Day: Helping Others to UnderstandLiving with narcolepsy can involve fighting excessive daytime sleepiness and fatigue on a daily basis. Getting through each day and engaging in...reactions13comments
Blame My Narcolepsy, NOT ME!Living with narcolepsy can be very difficult. Depending on symptom severity and the effectiveness of the treatment plans in place, the experience...reactions5comments
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...reactions4comments
5 Tips for Parents Dealing With Children With NarcolepsyEvery day I wake up in the middle of the night thanks to good old narcolepsy. Usually, I flip over to take...reactions1comment
Advantages of NarcolepsyDuring this pandemic, I have learned the importance of positive thinking. When you think positively, positive things happen in your life; however...reactions7comments
5 Tips to Be Successful in College With NarcolepsyDealing with narcolepsy and the workload of college can be a stressful experience. You could have 4 exams, 7 assignments, a pop...reactionscomments
How Do Narcolepsy Dreams Impact Spirituality?Narcolepsy is a neurological disease characterized by an inability to regulate sleep or wake cycles. This means that during the day when...reactionscomments
Is There Anything Positive About Narcolepsy?I was recently asked to say something positive about narcolepsy. I must admit, I could not come up with anything right there...reactions5comments
Narcolepsy Symptoms Can Be Scary!It’s that time of year again — the air is turning chilly, pumpkins are popping up on every corner, steaming mugs of...reactionscomments
I'm a Dreamer, and That Is My StrengthImagine if a TV show production team had to come up with loads of new material every day for the length of...reactions2comments
Let's Talk About Weight Issues and NarcolepsyNarcolepsy affects much more than sleep. It can impact weight as well. In fact, some research suggests that people with narcolepsy are...reactionscomments
The Subtle Differences Between Nightmares and Night Terrors: A Personal PerspectiveLiving with narcolepsy type 1 (with cataplexy) has given me a unique relationship with sleep. I’ve become quite adept at handling the...reactionscomments
Hypnagogic and Hypnopompic Hallucinations: Shadow People and Demon BunniesLeading up to and after my diagnosis of narcolepsy with cataplexy, excessive daytime sleepiness most interfered with my quality of life. The...reactions15comments