narcolepsy Archives — Kayla M Douglas

07Mar 2022 by Kayla 1 Comment

Why Grounding for Narcolepsy is Powerful

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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…

21Jan 2022 by Kayla No Comments

Improve Sleep Quality Naturally

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When I talk about improving sleep quality naturally, I do not mean in the typical ways you have heard of a thousand times. While the methods I use do not involve medications or chemicals, they may not be the most mainstream ideas out there. If you are open to alternative methods, check out my list inspired by energy medicine, qi gong, spirituality, and my own personal experience improving my sleep quality with narcolepsy naturally. (more…)

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…)

26Nov 2021 by Kayla No Comments

What to Do When You Wake Up Tired

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No matter how fantastic your health regimen might be, sometimes you will be wondering what to do when you wake up tired. Let's start with quick and easy physical things you can do when you start out your day. If you are waking up tired on a regular basis, here are some tips on how to get started addressing some of the root causes of fatigue (especially if it is due to narcolepsy, but even if it is not). Drink water You have been asleep for some time and probably weren't drinking much, so drink a liter of water. Your body needs it to function properly. Move! This will be different for everyone, but if you are a runner, go for a run! If you are a walker, try a…

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…)

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…)

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…)

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…)

21Mar 2021 by Kayla No Comments

How to Treat Migraine Naturally

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Quick Tips for Migraine Management I'm going to assume if you are here right now, you might be in some stage of a migraine so I will try to keep this as short and sweet as possible! Please feel free to ask questions, comment, or challenge my ideas about how to treat migraine naturally. I am not a doctor and these all come from my own experience living with migraine and narcolepsy. (more…)

25Feb 2021 by Kayla No Comments

Wake Up Happy with Narcolepsy

Mindset

I'm a morning person, so I wake up happy every day. And I have had narcolepsy most of my life, if not all of it. When I tell people my best hours are first thing in the morning and I'd be happy to meet them online at 7am my time, they seem baffled. How can a person with narcolepsy also be a morning person? And how does anyone wake up happy? (more…)

25Jan 2021 by Kayla No Comments

Have you tried L-CM for Narcolepsy?

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Perhaps you have heard from another PWN about using L-CM for Narcolepsy. If you are not on Facebook, you may have had trouble finding the information you desire about this alternative treatment. L-CM stands for L-Citrulline Malate. (more…)