Vivid Dreams. Was That Real? Narcolepsy, Memory, and the Blur Between Sleep and Reality

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Waking Up Tired: Narcolepsy Symptoms Explained

Di Spillane

8 episodes

2 days ago

Real voices. Real stories. Demystifying narcolepsy one symptom at a time. Host Di Spillane, a person who lives with narcolepsy type one or with cataplexy, with the assistance of each guest, will be Diving into the real-life experiences of individuals living with narcolepsy, by providing detailed information centred around how each guest experienced one of their symptoms prior to receiving a diagnosis. Reading the words and looking up their meaning doesn't provide the knowledge that those with lived experience can.

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Vivid Dreams. Was That Real? Narcolepsy, Memory, and the Blur Between Sleep and Reality

Waking Up Tired: Narcolepsy Symptoms Explained

12 minutes 15 seconds

1 month ago

Vivid Dreams. Was That Real? Narcolepsy, Memory, and the Blur Between Sleep and Reality

Waking Up Tired - Narcolepsy Symptoms Explained Episode Three - Vivid DreamsIn this deeply personal episode, Alicia shares navigating theblurred lines between dreams and reality—where vivid, realistic dreams can reopen trauma, strain relationships, and leave lasting confusion. Diagnosed with narcolepsy at 26 after years of misdiagnosis and dismissal, Alicia shareshow the condition affects memory, emotional processing, and daily life.

From dreaming about being late to work to reliving loss with alternate outcomes, this episode explores the emotional toll of narcolepsy and the healing power of community, advocacy, and self-awareness.

Topics Covered: Vivid dreams vs. reality: how narcolepsydistorts memory The emotional impact of dreaming about traumawith different outcomes Misdiagnosis and the long road to a narcolepsydiagnosis The role of head injuries and autoimmune factors Medication gaps and the importance ofself-advocacy Finding support through online communities andpractical tips

Resources Mentioned:Narcolepsy support groups on Facebook Sleep specialists and diagnostic pathways Tips for morning routines with narcolepsy (e.g.pre-dosing medication)

Connect with Di: Facebook: Waking Up Tired https://www.facebook.com/WakingUpTiredBlog/ Website: https://waking-up-tired.com/

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