Living with Narcolepsy: Kelsey's Story

Kelsey shares her journey being diagnosed with narcolepsy type 1 while going through medical school. The video is intended for disease awareness only and reflects a patient's specific experiences and may not represent those of a typical patient. #WHERESCIENCEISPERSONAL

[@nicolemt15]

To say “That's not narcolepsy”…on the contrary: Hi, I have Narcolepsy with cataplexy- I fall asleep standing quite often! I also fall asleep when I'm doing things, such as cooking, chores, bathing, walking, talking etc etc. That IS Narcolepsy.

[@derrickhoover3525]

Wow less then 5minutes in and im like me too.The dream part really got me - i have very vivid ones that make me not want to sleep.I wake up every hour and now im falling asleep standing up.

[@Storm_Lily]

Taking dessicated beef adrenal pills has been a game changer for me! I sleep almost all the way through the night, and feel almost normal (or what I imagine normal feels like, lol).

[@respawnkenny8690]

I was just diagnosed about 2 weeks ago. In june while i was driving for work i had an episode and wrecked into the back of a ladies SUV at 40mph-50mph.

[@kansas8152]

Narcolepsy is falling asleep standing and during important events….. I fall asleep standing 50x a day or more.

[@sheepseven7588]

❤what chemicals was she exposed to what medications was she on ?