mindset Archives — Kayla M Douglas

07Mar 2022 by Kayla 1 Comment

Why Grounding for Narcolepsy is Powerful

life hacks

There is not much research on grounding. I haven't seen research on how grounding for narcolepsy is so powerful. But I understand why. Research is expensive, and grounding is totally free. Who is going to fund research on something that isn't going to make them a profit later? Feel and Sense Energy - By Author But it's good news for you if you are reading this as someone with narcolepsy, chronic fatigue, or any other issue that is affecting your energy levels. This means that there may be something readily available to you that you just haven't tried yet! At least not with intention. We all ground unintentionally sometimes. But we may not be noticing how that affects us if we aren't aware we are doing it. Symptoms of being…

07Jan 2022 by Kayla No Comments

Narcolepsy After Covid- A Happy Ending

Narcolepsy, Personal Story

I have seen multiple people asking what people's Narcolepsy has been like after having the Covid-19 virus. So I want to share my own experience of what narcolepsy after covid has been like for me. I recognize that everyone's experience is different, and I by no means intend to take away from anyone else's experience with the virus. But for me, the story has a happy ending. (more…)

21Dec 2021 by Kayla No Comments

Letting Go of Old Versions of Me

Life Coaching, Personal Story

Letting go of the old version of me is necessary before I can move into a new identity. Sometimes the characteristics that used to be serving me, no longer are. When I realize that, I want to move away from those attributes as quickly as possible and I need a clear way to do so. Today I realized I was at that point. I wrote an epitaph for myself and played some melancholy music for my funeral of my former self and decided to step into a new version of myself. This is very fitting for the solstice today. My description of old self is as follows: Letting go Mentally Kayla was always focused on the worst-case scenario. She wanted to be prepared for the worst so she wouldn't feel…

20Nov 2021 by Kayla No Comments

Is Narcolepsy Treatable Without Medication

Narcolepsy

There is a long answer and a short answer to the question, "Is Narcolepsy treatable without medication"? The short answer is that yes, it can be treated in many ways without medicine. However, this depends on the results you are looking for. There may be multiple different "treatments" you will want to combine to get the desired results. Even if you do take medication for narcolepsy, you can combine that with additional treatments so you get the best results possible. (more…)

12Nov 2021 by Kayla No Comments

5 Things I Love About Germany

Mindset, Travel

When it comes to adapting to a new country, I have a lot of experience. However, this time I have not had the easiest time adapting to my new environment. While I do not believe in using toxic positivity to cover up our real feelings about anything, I do believe there is value in focusing on the positive. That's why I am challenging myself to write 5 things I love about Germany. Focus on the environment One of the first things I had to adjust to when it came to daily life here, was how garbage is disposed of in Germany. It's not as simple as it was in India, or Myanmar where, unfortunately, everything was going to the same place. Germany has a great system where you pay a…

05Nov 2021 by Kayla No Comments

Adjusting to the end of Daylight Savings Time

life hacks

In various countries across the world, we turn our clocks back in the fall to go back to "standard time" and end Daylight Savings Time. For some this is exciting and it sounds like an extra hour of sleep! But for others, they see days or weeks of adjusting to the end of daylight savings time ahead. Here I will reveal the main issues I am having with this adjustment, and share some of my solutions. These are by no means the most expert solutions, but perhaps they will spark some ideas for you if you are having similar struggles. Please feel free to share in the comments if you have any tips or advice! It's Dark After Work The hardest part for me is realizing that when I finish…

29Oct 2021 by Kayla No Comments

Avoiding Emotions with Narcolepsy

Mindset

Years back, I had gotten really good at avoiding emotions with narcolepsy. I was so distant from my own emotions, I didn't actually have a lot of opinions about things. I was okay with whatever happened. This neutrality prevented me from feeling those emotions that might trigger cataplexy, one of the lesser-known symptoms of Type 2 Narcolepsy. (more…)

21Sep 2021 by Kayla No Comments

Starting a Morning Routine with Narcolepsy

Lifestyle

So this is going to be short and sweet, just letting you know how the first weeks of the 5 AM Club have been for me. I started out strong, and woke up at 5 AM, exercised, meditated, and wrote something creative once. I know many people say it's important to have a morning routine with narcolepsy, but it's not as easy as it sounds. (more…)

19Aug 2021 by Kayla No Comments

Starting a New Chapter

Life Coaching, Lifestyle, Mindset

We always have opportunities for starting a new chapter. But there are certain situations that lend to this type of transformation. Today I am moving from India to Germany. I have a vision for who I am going to be there. Of course, this vision comes from my experience of who I have been being up until this point. I have gone through a lot of transformation throughout the Covid-19 Pandemic as I bounced around the world. (more…)

04Aug 2021 by Kayla No Comments

Diet for Narcolepsy – With a secret ingredient

Diet

I've talked plenty about using diet for narcolepsy, and specifically the keto diet. But recently I realized I have been missing the whole point! (more…)

27Jul 2021 by Kayla No Comments

My Life During the Covid-19 Pandemic

Personal Story, Travel

I never pictured myself living in India, much less living in India during a lockdown situation. Let's face it, 18 months ago the term "lockdown" meant nothing to me except for inside a building, or a campus. In those places, the term was familiar for security situations. I had heard it used to describe what happens when there is an active shooter at a school. But never imagined it was something that could be enacted on a city, much less a state, or a country. But that is the reality as I write this. (more…)

21Jun 2021 by Kayla 2 Comments

Being Vulnerable with Narcolepsy Works

Mindset

It's hard not to look at being vulnerable as a bad thing, but today I'm here to tell you that being vulnerable with narcolepsy works wonders. I have gained so much by daring to be vulnerable, and today I am taking that to a new level. Today, I am committing to using this space for more raw, unedited, real writing about what I'm experiencing on a day-to-day basis. (more…)

21May 2021 by Kayla No Comments

How to Grow in a Pandemic

Life Coaching

From the beginning people were talking about ways to grow in a pandemic. They suggested learning a language, picking up that hobby you never make time for, and lots of other ways to distract ourselves. While many of us were not in the mental space to grow our skills, personal growth was still taking place as we faced our challenges. (more…)

21Apr 2021 by Kayla No Comments

Is Keto the Best Narcolepsy Diet?

Diet

There is no perfect diet for narcolepsy, just like there is no perfect pill for it. But food is an important part of my narcolepsy symptom management. So how you can find out what is the best narcolepsy diet for you? (more…)

12Apr 2021 by Kayla 1 Comment

How to Accept a Chronic Diagnosis

Mindset

I see it over and over again. We fight to get a diagnosis from a doctor and then we have no idea how to accept the diagnosis. We wanted validation that what we were experiencing was real. But we didn't know how much baggage was going to come with it. (more…)