Rise Above and Thrive With Narcolepsy - Health Stato

                                  Rise Above and Thrive With Narcolepsy - Health Stato 

                                  Rise Above and Thrive With Narcolepsy - Health Stato 

“Learn to say no and set boundaries. There are endless things to do. Prioritize what’s most important to you, what gives you energy and fulfillment. Build a strong ‘no’ muscle. You don’t need to explain your reasoning to everyone. It’s OK to say, ‘Thanks for inviting me, but I can’t make it this time.’ ”

-- Julie Flygare, founder, Project Sleep, Los Angeles

You’re Scared -- But You Can Do This

 

“It can be scary to be diagnosed with narcolepsy. You may worry about what it means for your life. Remember: Narcolepsy can be treated with medications and lifestyle modifications. Working closely with your physician, you can live a largely normal life: go to school, have a job, and raise a family.”

-- Mark Wu, MD, PhD, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore

“Right now, you feel confused, frustrated, annoyed, angry. It may be nearly impossible to accept this diagnosis at first, but once you begin to, this new perspective shows you the strength that you would have never discovered about yourself without it.”

-- Mackenzie Zorn, Narcolepsy Network ambassador, San Diego, CA

Check Out Support Groups

“I strongly encourage people with narcolepsy to check out support groups. They’re amazing. Support groups send a message that you’re not alone. I love that phrase. Go online and meet other people who are living with narcolepsy who can share how they cope with their condition.”

-- Raj Dasgupta, MD, USC Keck School of Medicine, Los Angeles

It’s a Lifelong Journey

“When a child has narcolepsy, there will be monumental challenges and changes to your family’s life, your life, but more important, your child’s life. With the proper medical care and daily family support, life can be filled with new opportunities that offer healing and hope. This is a lifelong journey that must not be traveled alone.”

-- Cynthia Zorn, Narcolepsy Network, San Diego, CA