Viral Narcolepsy with Cataplexy Video

A video of a young woman with narcolepsy and cataplexy has gone viral. Watch below or on YouTube. This is a powerful video and I am grateful to Sarah Elizabeth for bravely sharing her experience! Sarah Elizabeth is primarily experiencing a narcolepsy symptom called cataplexy here. Cataplexy is a sudden loss of muscle tone, resulting in…

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Unveiling Project Sleep’s Logo & Introductory Video

As founder of Project Sleep, I’m thrilled to unveil our beautiful new logo in this introductory video: Thank you for celebrating this exciting step forward with Project Sleep! Our new website is on its way soon along with other announcements and events. A big thank you to Alex Withrow for his amazing photography and video production.  Please…

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Narcolepsy & Exercise: Narcolepsy Awareness Video #17

As a person with narcolepsy, a sleep disorder or chronic illness, what’s your take on exercise? Too tired? Crucial to your health? Improve your symptoms?   My latest video explores my experience as an athlete with narcolepsy and offers tips for successfully incorporating exercise into your life. Come back for more videos soon! Thank you…

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Tips for Students with Narcolepsy Video

I’m thrilled to release my 14th narcolepsy awareness video! This video offers tips for students with narcolepsy based on my personal experience and various community members’ input. Everyone is different – please share tips in the comments below.  Check back soon for more videos! Thank you to Alex Withrow for his expert video production. Watch…

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Discovery Channel Narcolepsy Video

Here’s the video from the Discovery Channel’s recent Narcolepsy Program (my spotlight begins just after 16 minutes). I especially enjoyed Dr. Joseph Lieberman’s insight and the other patient, Kelly’s story.  Narcolepsy: New Strategies for Diagnosis and Treatment will air on the Discovery Channel again on Saturday, Dec. 22, 2012 at 8 a.m. Download the podcast and…

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