The Burden of Narcolepsy in Children and Adolescents

The story of Caroline and her mom, Carol

Caroline.

Caroline’s Narcolepsy Symptoms Started Young

Hear how symptoms can start early.

“The first time I started noticing symptoms of narcolepsy was when I was in elementary school.”

Choose a video to watch Caroline and her mom describe their experiences with narcolepsy symptoms.

Caroline’s Narcolepsy Symptoms Started Young

Caroline’s Narcolepsy Symptoms Started Young

Caroline’s Narcolepsy Symptoms Became Too Much to Bear Alone

Caroline’s Narcolepsy Symptoms Became Too Much to Bear Alone

Caroline’s Symptoms Continued to Change for the Worse

Caroline’s Symptoms Continued to Change for the Worse

Caroline’s Terrifying Sleep Paralysis and Hypnopompic Hallucinations

Caroline’s Terrifying Sleep Paralysis and Hypnopompic Hallucinations

Caroline’s Cataplexy Took Control

Caroline’s Cataplexy Took Control

Caroline Hit Her Lowest Point and Had to Get a Diagnosis

Caroline Hit Her Lowest Point and Had to Get a Diagnosis

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