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Student. Yogi. Writer. Photographer. Narcoleptic.
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Narcolepsy and Exercise

Lately, I was feeling especially bored with my workout routine.  I tried to spice it up by incorporating new exercises, doing more yoga and more interval training.  But I stopped seeing the same results I was this summer.  What was I doing wrong? Frustrated, I decided to meet with a personal trainer to refocus on my goals. ... Read moreChevron
posted 11/12/2011, comments (0)|
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Narcolepsy: Treatment Options

Treating narcolepsy can be a tricky procedure.  There are many options, but most are what I call “band-aids”.  There are no cures, but the goal is to help control the symptoms of narcolepsy.  They can help, but won’t cure the condition.  Prescription Medications: When I was first diagnosed, my doctor and I... Read moreChevron
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Narcolepsy and Food: It’s Not A Diet, It’s A Lifestyle

Throughout the last few years my eating habits have changed significantly.  I was a faithful vegetarian during high school, before I was diagnosed with narcolepsy.  But about six months ago I had a change of heart and started eating meat.  Here’s how I slowly started incorporating meat into my diet:   A few months ago,... Read moreChevron
posted 10/24/2011, comments (0)|
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Hi all name is nat, 24 have a little boy who's 4 :) He's my whole entire life i love him with every inch of my heart!!!
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tired & very down :-(

anyone feeling the same as me today?? very down in the dumps, afraid to go to my doctor incase i recieve bad news, feeling very low in myself!!
posted 10/13/2011, comments (0)|
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Narcolepsy and College: A Balancing Act

A wise friend once told me, college is made up of three things: grades, a social life, and sleep.  But, he said, you can only pick two and usually, sleep is the first to go.  He spoke from experience, as a mature sophomore, when I was just a freshman.              Between... Read moreChevron
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