develop a routine for you and will lead to you getting rest only when needed.
Seek Support
Through support groups and narcolepsy networks, you can find support and share issues, coping mechanisms, stories, and information with others dealing with the same disorder. For most, it’s a place to feel comfort, community, and acceptance.
According to Narcolepsy Network, there are a number of adjustments and modifications people with narcolepsy can make in their lives that can positively impact symptoms and their quality of life. Overall, the more you become involved in your own treatment, the more control you will feel over your disorder and your life.
Read more about Narcolepsy here on BlackDoctor.org.
SOURCES:
Ncbi.nlm.nih.gov, Understanding Racial Differences in Narcolepsy Symptoms May Improve Diagnosis, Nov. 1, 2015
Narcolepsy Network, Narcolepsy Fast Facts, 2013
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