Emotional Support AnimalsWhen I was first diagnosed I thought about getting a service dog. At the time, it sounded nice to have a dog...reactions3comments
Is There an Ideal Bedtime?Is there such a thing as an ideal bedtime? Or is there an optimal quantity and quality of sleep that each person...reactionscomments
3 Things I Will No Longer Apologize ForA few years ago, while developing a workshop on effective communication during conflict, I stressed the importance of accountability and apologizing. Saying...reactionscomments
The Artist: Finding Meaning In The Pain of Idiopathic HypersomniaIn June I fulfilled a lifelong dream of visiting the Frida Kahlo museum in Mexico City. Frida Kahlo was a Mexican artist...reactionscomments
Your Voice, Our Strength: Help Us Tell the Story of Idiopathic HypersomniaLiving with idiopathic hypersomnia often feels like navigating a world that doesn’t quite have the right vocabulary for your experience. We spend...reactionscomments
I Have Idiopathic Hypersomnia. And Yes, I Can Drive!Editor’s Note: This article originally appeared on our partner site Narcolepsy.Sleep-Disorders.net. People automatically assume a lot of things when I first tell...reactionscomments
4 Tiny Habits That Help Me Manage Idiopathic HypersomniaLiving with idiopathic hypersomnia means that sleep — the desire to sleep and rest — often overtakes every other bodily function and...reactionscomments
Idiopathic Hypersomnia, Drowsy Driving, and the Diagnosis HopEditor’s Note: This article was written by T.K. Sellman and originally appeared on our partner site Narcolepsy.Sleep-Disorders.net I must trace back decades...reactionscomments
Tips for Newcomers to Idiopathic Hypersomnia (IH)I was diagnosed in 2020, and I now help out for newly diagnosed people who are joining the sleep disorder community. I...reactions2comments
Why Pushing Through Doesn’t Work With IHThere are many things that surprised me about receiving an idiopathic hypersomnia diagnosis, but the most shocking was realizing how much I...reactions1comment
Another Day in the Life of Idiopathic HypersomniaEditor’s Note: This article was written by Lauryn Bhavnani and originally appeared on our partner site Narcolepsy.Sleep-Disorders.net I felt compelled to write...reactionscomments
Movies and Dozing: Idiopathic HypersomniaEditor’s Note: This article was written by Lauryn Bhavnani and originally appeared on our partner site Narcolepsy.Sleep-Disorders.net A common thought people have...reactions3comments
What Managing Idiopathic Hypersomnia Has Taught MeI think that one of the hardest things about getting support for idiopathic hypersomnia, or any chronic illness, is that what works...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
Tips for Safely Napping in Your CarEditor’s Note: This article originally appeared on our partner site Narcolepsy.Sleep-Disorders.net. When you live with idiopathic hypersomnia (IH), you often cannot predict...reactions2comments
The Cost of Waking Up With Idiopathic HypersomniaToday I got home from work and was more exhausted than I’ve been in many months. I was simultaneously frustrated and understanding...reactionscomments
A Day in the Life: Idiopathic HypersomniaEditor’s Note: This article was written by Lauryn Bhavnani and originally appeared on our partner site Narcolepsy.Sleep-disorders.net Being someone with idiopathic hypersomnia...reactions2comments
Coping With a New DiagnosisReceiving a new medical diagnosis can be shocking. Learning you have a chronic or terminal health condition can feel jarring and emotional...reactionscomments
10 Questions to Ask Your Doctor When You Are Newly DiagnosedIt is often hard to know what to ask, or even where to begin, when you have questions about a new diagnosis...reactionscomments
Advocating for Yourself With Your DoctorThe process of being diagnosed with a chronic health condition can be long and difficult. People with idiopathic hypersomnia often have a...reactionscomments
