Although the emotional, physical and psychological demands of having a child should be considered, many parents with narcolepsy do have healthy children and manage parenting successfully. Narcolepsy symptoms can also result in a change or loss of employment, physical restrictions and social withdrawal. Loss of self-esteem, learning difficulties and depression can result. Developing a combination of medical and behavioral treatments with your doctor is the key to successful management of your narcolepsy. Selecting a know-ledgeable and compatable doctor that best meets your individual needs, explores options and with whom you can communicate effectively will help you manage your particular symptoms and achieve a qualify of life.
Many people also benefit from support groups.
Together, a healthy physical routine, ongoing medical treatment, and sharing your concerns can help you be one of the thousands of Americans coping and living well with narcolepsy. Teachers Doctors Counselors Employers Supervisors Co-workers Police Judges Lawyers Friends Neighbors Share this brochure and other educational materials describing narcolepsy. As you become more knowledgeable about narcolepsy, consider sharing this information by conducting training sessions with police, hospital workers and others in your community. The Facts Strategies for Shift Workers For information on the National Narcolepsy Registry, click here.