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...reactions12comments
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
Narcolepsy Runs in the FamilyI’m pretty sure we all have those strange family stories that get passed down from generation to generation, but I often entertained...reactions18comments
My Childhood of MisdiagnosesSince being diagnosed, I have been looking back more and more on my childhood and how I would act. I personally think...reactions12comments
Narcolepsy Changes Across the LifespanDifferent life stages can have an effect on medical conditions. This includes narcolepsy. Life changes can mean new symptoms, changes to medicines...reactions13comments
At What Age Were You Diagnosed With Narcolepsy?A timely narcolepsy diagnosis can make a huge difference in the lives of people living with this chronic sleep condition. But diagnosing...reactions8comments
Narcolepsy in Kids: Are They Born With It?Narcolepsy often begins in childhood or adolescence. But it can look a lot different in kids than in adults. This can make...reactions8comments
Awake in Dreams: Navigating Reality's Thin Line with NarcolepsyLiving with narcolepsy is a rollercoaster of realities that often collide, leaving me caught between wakefulness and dreams in a way that's...reactions11comments
