“How can you sleep all day and STILL be tired?” “So you can just fall asleep?” “Do you ever just pass out?” These questions are all too familiar to someone with narcolepsy...
A lot of people who have sleep apnea don't realize it. You can live with this condition for years and not know you have it unless you get tested for it. One of ...
I woke up on the first day of my new job with a nervous knot in my stomach but finally ready to get the day started. My night was filled with dreams about ...
Before I was diagnosed with sleep apnea, I spent a lot of time sleeping on the couch. My snoring had become so severe that my wife couldn't get to sleep. (Sleep apnea can...
A woman with narcolepsy shares how making lifestyle changes helped her accept her diagnosis.
A man with sleep apnea shares what he's learned about living with a CPAP machine.
A narcolepsy patient shares how she learned to manage her symptoms.
Brooke Buckley shares her narcolepsy diagnosis story.
Brooke Buckley was diagnosed with narcolepsy in 2019 at age 22. After living with symptoms for about 7 years before receiving a proper diagnosis, she hopes to bring awareness to this misunderstood condition. Buckley is also a trained speaker and advocate with Project Sleep, and she enjoys playing tennis and hiking with her dog, Athena. Follow her on Instagram.
Brian Lamacraft has lived with sleep apnea for over 4 years. He is a full-time writer and guitar player. He spends his spare time writing music, going to the Royal Canadian Legion, and having fun camping trips with close friends. He lives in Powell River, Canada, with his lovely wife. Reach him at his website Lamacraft Writing Services or LinkedIn.
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