Sleep is as vital as drinking water and people who sleep well simply cannot grasp just how devastating a sleep disorder like narcolepsy can be.
I've had narcolepsy for as long as I can remember. But I went undiagnosed for almost two decades. Then, in my 20s, I had a cataplexy attack for the first time, my muscles suddenly giving way during sex. This was one of the most frightening experiences of my life because I remained conscious but had no idea what was going on and thought I must be dying.
