If you have narcolepsy, you, your healthcare professional, and counselors can do the following:
Educate family members. Reassure your spouse or family members, who may have felt neglected or mistreated, that your behavior is not willful or crazy. Family support is an import step in learning to cope with this disorder.
Let friends know about the disorder and give them this booklet to read.
There was a time when I wasn't the monster you believed me to be. We made love without ever touching; why was I wrong for believing I was wanted? I've received coal in my stocking as much as any girl, but at least I'm looking for redemption.
There was a time when I didn't need medicine to exculpate my actions.
There was a time when knowing that I paid my dues was enough.
Dr. K took my blood today, and I'm going on chemical reduction for two weeks, which means I'm going to be scarce.
