I am thankful that after being diagnosed with NwC, I got educated and made changes to be able to function. Thankfully, I'm a fighter and I am no stranger to God's love ❤️ for us all. After many prayers and going against popular family opinion, LOL, I changed careers to an active one where I have to keep moving and it works.
It helps that I have patients depending on me to show up. I fight to wake up every morning and struggle to stay awake long enough to eat dinner at night. I thought I was a miracle then I met an RN who also has NwC. Her mindset is like mine.
Some days are super hard and I'm not sure if I can continue.
Making adjustments as needed in what I eat and when I eat, how I sleep, etc. and having gratitude towards God for my abilities is a HUGE factor.
I am thankful to kind people on here with common struggles who reach out and respond with empathy. You're all a blessing to me.
Edit: I had to add that I do take Modafinil 100 mg 1xday as soon as I can wake up enough to do it. More than 100mg makes me too tired the next day.

I am truly thankful for God keeping me together when it has been so easy to give up and I am thankful for such a great place we have to support each other here online and the Narcolepsy team and for this I am truly thankful.

I was 26 or 27 when I came down with NwC This was in 1967. Little was known and there was little information obtainable by the individual. I am thankful; for the little information, because it forced me to do what ever it took to make it through the day. As new things popped up I would figure it out. I had 3 small kids, and my wife didn't drive. So I worked swing shift so I was able to drive 72 miles to the Dr. Don't get me wrong, I had my time when I wondered why me? I wasn't going to loose my kids, or go on welfare. So I had to do it. If I had started out with NwC at a young age, and had the internet to go to, I don't think I would have done as well

I just found your post. I really enjoy reading it. I've lived a life of complications in my physical, mental, and emotional life. We are amazingly strong and you said it so wonderfully. Thank you.

I loved this comment. My mom used to say that to me. Your right the things we need to do will be there tomorrow Just take care of yourselves and it will be a better day.