A Long Road to NowhereI was diagnosed with narcolepsy in October of 1998. At 41 years old, I was driving from WI to IL every day to work and was falling asleep driving, mostly... By JoanieSeptember 27, 2021Bookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Unloading...I have had narcolepsy type 1 for more than 8 years. I am at a loss for what to do. I lost my job because of folks not understanding it... By CatnapSeptember 27, 2021Bookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
More Than SleepyFor this #WorldNarcolepsyDay, I wrote a bit about what narcolepsy has been for me in an effort to raise awareness. Narcolepsy is more than just being “sleepy” all the time... By srz2000September 27, 2021Bookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
This Sucks!I’m starting to believe that I’m going to be alone forever at this point. No one lasts too long in my life because I’m “unreliable" or "unavailable when they need... By MariahannSeptember 27, 2021Bookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
It's Like Waking Up From a DreamSometimes I do ok. I can focus alright, and get things done. But other times, it constantly feels like when you wake up, and can't quite remember your dream. I'll... By BrookideeAugust 19, 2021Bookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Narcolepsy has made me an airhead !!!I use to have a really good memory. Now I have short-term memory loss. So much brain fog. I get confused easily and my thoughts get jumbled. Especially when I’m... By Sunflowers1325July 12, 2021Bookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments6 comments
A Fantastically Terrifying and Sleepy LifeThe balance between fair and being sleepy I remember almost every nightmare. I have had them since I was 4-5 years old, I could write a book of them. I... By AlonJune 23, 2021Bookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments
"All You Do is Sleep"As I sit here and try to put my life into words, I realize that I knew all along something was wrong with me. I was always tired but I... By narcolepticnikJune 17, 2021Bookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
My Life and NarcolepsyBefore I found out I had narcolepsy I was made fun of all the time. I was released when I found out there was an answer to what was going... By Suckitup.1May 19, 2021Bookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Narcolepsy and DreamsI have narcolepsy. I have had dreams about being in a school hall and it would be after the school was closed and the doors were locked. I would be... By sconley23January 16, 2021Bookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments
How Narcolepsy Took 20 Years of My LifeWas there ever a time in your life that you knew something was wrong, but neither you nor anyone else could figure it out? Or, maybe a doctor told you... By Tara O'ConnorOctober 15, 2020Bookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments7 comments
Narcolepsy with Cataplexy and MSYes, I got a triple threat, well, a quadruple threat for falling if you count the Meniere's Disease on top of it all. I am a high fall risk. I... By smilingturtleAugust 25, 2020Bookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments
Fighting for myselfI’ve always had to self-advocate. Even as a young girl. I suppose that it prepared me for what was to come. Getting a diagnosis. Most doctors have scoffed at the... By angiefly2August 5, 2020Bookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Welcome to Narcolepsy.Sleep-Disorders.net StoriesAt Narcolepsy.Sleep-Disorders.net, we believe that we are stronger together than we are alone. Living with narcolepsy can be a challenge, but the more we share and support one another, the... By Editorial TeamMay 18, 2020Bookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
