What does NARCOLEPSY: NOT ALONE mean to you?

What resonates with you? I created this word-collage using popular words from NARCOLEPSY: NOT ALONE campaign blog posts. For me, the words “connect”, “badass” and “tears” stand out. I love that positive and negative experiences are captured here. No matter where you are on your journey, your feelings are valid and normal, its all part of  the narcolepsy roller-coaster.…

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From Dreams to Reality – Writing a Memoir of Narcolepsy

There are many comedic portrayals of narcolepsy in the media – “Mr. Bean”, “Deuce Bigalow Male Gigolo” and “Moulin Rouge” – these films feature characters with narcolepsy who fall asleep while standing and the audience gets a quick laugh. Yet as a law student diagnosed with narcolepsy at age 24, I’d never fallen asleep while standing.…

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Top 13 Inspirational Quotes of 2014 – #1 No Expiration Date

“Your dream doesn’t have an expiration date.Take a deep breath and try again.”-KT Witten About a year ago, one of my best friends, Gail added this quote (IN ALL CAPS) to her email signature. I smiled cause I love inspirational quotes. But then something odd happened – over the past year, I watched Gail make…

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Top 13 Inspirational Quotes #3 – No Feeling is Final

“Let everything happen to you.Beauty and terror.Just keep going.No feeling is final.”-Rainer Maria Rilke  No feeling is final. Sleepiness, wakefulness, happiness, sadness. We are constantly shifting. This gives me solace to get through the hard times.  Inspirational Quote #4:    Inspirational Quote #5:   Inspirational Quote #6:    Inspirational Quote #7:    Inspirational Quote #8: …

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My Time Makeover Begins

Living with narcolepsy, prioritizing my time is essential for success. Lately, I’ve been slipping from myself and my goals. Letting the priorities/needs/issues of others fill my days leaves me unable to care for myself. I can’t help others until I help myself. I must find better balance. I must learn to say no.  “Take back…

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Top 13 Inspirational Quotes of 2014 – #4 NOT Our Failures

“We are NOT our failures.”  A simple but important mantra!  Inspirational Quote #5: Inspirational Quote #6: Inspirational Quote #7: Inspirational Quote #8: Inspirational Quote #9: Inspirational Quote #10: Inspirational Quote #11: Inspirational Quote #12: Inspirational Quote #13:  

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Top 13 Inspirational Quotes of 2014 – #5 I Love Sleep

“I love sleep. My life has the tendency to fall apart when I’m awake, you know?”-Ernest Hemingway Happy Sleep Week! It’s National Sleep Awareness Week (March 2-9, 2014). This week, you can sleep in and wear your pajamas to work. Tell them I gave you permission!  😉 Inspirational Quote #6: Inspirational Quote #7: Inspirational Quote #8: Inspirational Quote…

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