FeaturedFill in the blank: My most frustrating narcolepsy symptom is _____.From excessive daytime sleepiness to vivid dreams, what is your most frustrating symptom of narcolepsy? Share in the comments below!...Reactions0reactionsComments104 repliesSymptoms
FeaturedWhat’s helpful during cataplexy attacks?Cataplexy attacks can be outwardly shocking to observe. They can also be dangerous for those of us who experience them. When I have full-body cataplexy attacks the people around me...Reactions0reactionsComments35 repliesCataplexyCaregivingStigma
Active todayDo you have any recurring hallucinations? Are there any particular sleep paralysis/hallucinations that you find you have constantly?...Reactions0reactionsComments40 repliesSleep ParalysisDreamsSymptoms
Active 3 days agoNarcolepsy/ Doctors/ St. Louis I am looking for sleep doc suggestions from Narcoleptics that experience chronic Cataplexy in the St. Louis area....Reactions0reactionsComments4 repliesCataplexyHealthcare Team
Active 3 days agoWhat helps you sleep? We often talk about staying awake here at Narcolepsy.Sleep-Disorders.net. However, it's important to talk about sleep health too. What helps you sleep, when you want to sleep?...Reactions0reactionsComments25 repliesAwarenessTips & Advice
PrayerFather God I thank you for all you've done and I kindly ask that you watch over all of us suffering with Narcolepsy. Protect our minds and actions please sir...Reactions0reactionsComments3 replies
Stopping MedicationDoes anyone ever feel as though they would prefer to live without medication?...Reactions0reactionsComments17 repliesCopingPrescription MedicationSide Effects
Narcolepsy Sucks I don't feel lazy EVER !!! I , NOW, COULD GIVE A FLYING FLICK WHAT PEOPLE THINK(🦍🐒🤡🦧🤯🤯😱) WHAT THEY EXPECT MY "FAMILY" EXCEPT FOR MY DAUGHTERS ARE AWOL, SELFISH, IGNORANT...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesCopingFriends & Family
Parenting with narcolepsy type 1Hello, I am Jazmane, I am 30 years old, and I am a single mother of 2 handsome boys. Can you imagine the energy of a 7- and 2-year-old everyday...Reactions0reactionsComments4 repliesCataplexyDiagnosisDaytime sleepiness
Has anyone else experienced emotional abuse because of undiagnosed Narcolepsy symptoms?Growing up with an emotionally abusive parent and undiagnosed Narcolepsy obviously did some lasting damage. I was constantly told I was making up symptoms, exaggerating, being dramatic, attention-seeking, lazy, selfish...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesMental Health
NightmaresDo you experience nightmares as part of your narcolepsy symptoms and do they affect you even after waking?...Reactions0reactionsComments22 repliesDreamsSymptoms
Controlled Medications and Life Expectancy I’m almost 44 and living my entire life with Severe Narcolepsy with Cataplexy has brought me to this question. What as a person with narcolepsy value more? Quality of life...Reactions0reactionsComments4 repliesHealthcare TeamPrescription MedicationInsurance & Disability