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Guides for living with narcolepsy
Narcolepsy tracker apps compared (2026)A fair comparison of apps for tracking narcolepsy and idiopathic hypersomnia: Wakeful, Narcolepsy Monitor, Bearable, CareTrack, Habitual and the Apple Watch app "Narcolepsy". Platform, price, what each tracks and doctor reports. · 8 min read
A symptom log your sleep doctor can useWhat to record for narcolepsy: cataplexy, sleep attacks, naps, hallucinations, sleep paralysis and medicine times. Keep it short and bring a one-page summary. · 3 min read
Describing cataplexy to your doctorWhat cataplexy is, how it ranges from a drooping jaw to a full collapse, and which details (trigger, body parts, duration, awareness) help your doctor most. · 3 min read
Waking for your second nighttime dosePractical ways to wake for a second nighttime oxybate dose: alarm placement, bedtime prep, a partner's role, and logging nights to discuss with your doctor. · 4 min read