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My 'Special Quirk' Became a Life-Changing Diagnosis

Brooke Buckley May 12, 2021

Brooke Buckley shares her narcolepsy diagnosis story.

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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.

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