As an aspiring med student, reassessing my capacity — not my ability — was tough to swallow. But it liberated me to explore new possibilities and passions.
— Farah Hasan, RVN Advocate
In anticipation of World Narcolepsy Day (Sept 22), new Rising Voices of Narcolepsy storyteller Farah Hasan joined us from Ontario on September 12th, 2021 for Story Sharing! Farah, a graduate student in health science education, shared her idiopathic hypersomnia story and answered live audience questions.
The Rising Voices of Narcolepsy Story Sharing Series invites viewers to gather online to watch a Rising Voices of Narcolepsy trained speaker or writer present their story live via Project Sleep’s Facebook page.
To improve public understanding of narcolepsy, Project Sleep’s Rising Voices of Narcolepsy program trains people with narcolepsy to share their stories through public speaking and writing with local communities, healthcare providers, news outlets, blogs and beyond. Combining the power of real-life stories with expert communication strategies, our Rising Voices of Narcolepsy trained speakers and writers are effectively raising awareness and reducing stigma for all those facing narcolepsy.
We’re excited to share these moving stories with you. Watch all past storytellers now!
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I have childhood onset insomnia . Caused by an imbalance in the sleep/wake center of the brain. I am 69 and my doctor has been treating me for 15 years with meds. It’s a blessing to get some relief with meds but I have to keep changing them as the body builds a resistance. Would like to hear from anyone with insomnia that started in childhood and they still have it