Know Narcolepsy
Welcome to Know Narcolepsy®
Know Narcolepsy is a community for people impacted by narcolepsy, looking to find support, education, real-life stories and tips for living with narcolepsy. We hope by visiting Know Narcolepsy, you find important information and resources to help you understand symptoms and their impact, communicate with healthcare providers, and better manage day-to-day life with narcolepsy.
This page is intended for U.S. audiences ages 18 years and over. While we hope to foster dialogue and a sense of community, please do not interpret any conversations that take place here as medical advice. For medical advice, please talk to your healthcare provider, who is the best source of information about your health.
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US-NAR-2500192/Sep 2025
Exploring Histamine in Sleep-Wake State Stability – Dr. Thomas Scammell
Understanding Narcolepsy Symptoms
Narcolepsy with Cataplexy – Scott’s Story
Putting My Health First – Tim’s Narcolepsy Diagnosis Story
Managing Relationships and Social Life With Narcolepsy
Talking to Your Friends and Family About Narcolepsy
Sleep-Wake State Instability Throughout the Day
The Importance of Histamine in Stabilizing Wakefulness
The Pathophysiology of Cataplexy
The Neurobiology of Normal Sleep and Wakefulness
The Pathophysiology of Narcolepsy
The Role of Histamine in Sleep and Wakefulness
Being an Active Participant in Your Narcolepsy Journey
What Sleep Paralysis and Hypnagogic Hallucinations Can Feel Like
What does Excessive Daytime Sleepiness (EDS) with Narcolepsy Feel Like?
What It Feels Like to Live with Narcolepsy
Everyone with Narcolepsy Has a Different Story to Tell
Understanding Normal Wakefulness and Sleep
Narcolepsy: What’s Happening in the Brain?
Helping Others Understand How Excessive Daytime Sleepiness (EDS) Impacts Your Life Every Day
Tips for Daily Living with Narcolepsy
Narcolepsy Symptoms Can Include Sleep Paralysis, Hypnagogic Hallucinations
Social Situations Triggered My Cataplexy
Personal Stories of Living with Narcolepsy
How to Manage the Social Impact of Narcolepsy
Avoiding Emotions to Control Cataplexy
Emotions That Can Trigger Cataplexy Attacks