Hidden Struggle: Life with Narcolepsy

Dr. Yishan Xu | Sexologist & Sleep Psychologist

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Published 2020-11-16

Our guest today, Iris Lorena, was diagnosed with narcolepsy type 1 in 2017, she was just 28 that time. But she started experiencing the symptoms at the early age of 15. According to her, part of the symptoms are losing muscle controls especially when you're having strong emotions. She felt embarrassed and scared of having it. In this episode learn how she embraced the journey of having this kind of sleep disorder and what she did to overcome it.
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Thank you for coming to our channel. I am Dr. Yishan Xu, a licensed clinical psychologist, and board-certified sleep psychologist (Diplomate in Behavioral Sleep Medicine, D-BSM), adjunct clinical faculty at Stanford School of Medicine, the founder of Mind & Body Garden Psychology Clinic. I am passionate with promoting awareness of mental health and sleep health, while reducing stigmas. Welcome to join us across other platforms, together, let's make the world a better place! Note: Our videos are only for educational purposes and cannot replace any clinical advice from professionals. If you have specific questions, please seek professional help from healthcare providers.

//Timestamps：
00:00 intro to narcolepsy and Iris's journey
05:10 Narcolepsy diagnosis
12:10 Narcolepsy medication
14:50 solutions other than medication
21:40 Iris's situation after moving back to UK
22:38 Symptom of brain fog
27:19 Overall what has been helpful for Iris
32:20 The impact of being public about narcolepsy
37:27 insomnia vs narcolepsy
42:22 closing re

All Comments (3)

@YourDailyHopeandEncouragement 3 months ago

Hello there! I recently came across your video on "How to Live With Narcolepsy?" recommended by YouTube, and I must say, I'm impressed by how effectively you presented it. Your effort to make the content both engaging and comprehensible is evident. I appreciate how you incorporated themes like human imagination, inspiration, and creativity, which are central to the discussions on my own channel. My goal is to help viewers navigate life's challenges and find hope, encouragement, and meaning, and your unique perspective on this topic is truly valuable. I've not only liked your video but also subscribed to your channel because of its exceptional quality and usefulness. Keep up the fantastic work!
@Ninabnina711 10 months ago

Yes, people forget all the time (17.44). Even my own mom forgets. Thank you for sharing your story. Thank you for doing this interview Dr. Yishan.