Narcolepsy
Dangerous Laughter
I was already dressed for my run: my favorite mint-green running shorts, baggy white t-shirt, and sneakers double-knotted. My iPod lay on the kitchen counter, charged up and ready to go. But before I could leave, I got caught up in a lively conversation with my roommate in our living room. Something was funny and when…
Read MoreR.E.M. — the dream sleep, not the band.
Although I am very fond of the song, “Night Swimming,” the title of my blog is by no means a dedication to R.E.M., the band. Sorry for any confusion. So, if you want to know what R.E.M. stands for in the title of my blog, this is the post for you! However, if you’re curious why…
Read MoreNarcolepsy… What’s that?
When I tell people I have narcolepsy, I generally get the same response: “So you can fall asleep in the middle of a conversation?” For the record, I’ve fallen asleep in a lot of strange places but I’m fairly certain I’ve never fallen asleep in the middle of a conversation. (Correct me if I’m wrong!) However, in all…
Read MoreIntroduction: From Where I Stand
There are times when I can’t walk from one side of a room to the other without falling to the ground. I have a disorder called narcolepsy with cataplexy, and cataplexy is a rare form of temporary muscle paralysis that can lead to full body collapse. There is no cure for this disorder at this…
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