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Madison Krieger

Madison was diagnosed with IBS in 2010 and idiopathic hypersomnia in 2021. She received her Ehlers–Danlos Syndrome diagnosis in 2023, after reading an article on Christmas Day written by a mother whose daughter had recently been diagnosed. The article listed dozens of symptoms, and Madison realized she had every single one. Read more.

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Why Pushing Through Doesn’t Work With IH

There are many things that surprised me about receiving an idiopathic hypersomnia diagnosis, but the most shocking was realizing how much I...

By Madison Krieger

3 min read

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What Managing Idiopathic Hypersomnia Has Taught Me

I think that one of the hardest things about getting support for idiopathic hypersomnia, or any chronic illness, is that what works...

By Madison Krieger

3 min read

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The Cost of Waking Up With Idiopathic Hypersomnia

Today I got home from work and was more exhausted than I’ve been in many months. I was simultaneously frustrated and understanding...

By Madison Krieger

2 min read

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On Suffering: Can Spirituality Help People With Idiopathic Hypersomnia Cope?

Being alive means witnessing the undeniable interwoven relationship between the mind, body and spirit. The times when I have felt most physically...

By Madison Krieger

3 min read

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A Diagnosis Is Just The Beginning

I was diagnosed with idiopathic hypersomnia in 2021, preceding an eventual diagnosis of Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome in 2023. But I first remember feeling...

By Madison Krieger

3 min read

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