Narcolepsy is my sleepy superpower

My talent is almost more like a superpower. I have the ability to fall asleep wherever and whenever. Now I know you’re probably thinking all teenagers have this power, but trust me, I’m a little different. At any time or place, I have the ability to take a nap. Intrigued by my power, experts and doctors conducted multiple tests and studies on me. When the results came back, it was clear I wasn’t normal. One doctor even admitted, “These are numbers I’ve never seen before.” Developing my superpower I first began developing my sleepy superpower in the fall of my junior year after transferring to Middlesex School. That autumn, I was eager to get to know my new teachers and peers and have them get to know me — and my year started strong both academically and socially. However, in November, my excitement quickly vanished as I began to involuntarily fall asleep in multiple classes. Teachers and coaches became frustrated with me, and my mental well-being promptly deteriorated. I tried everything and anything to stay awake; I would bring scalding cups of black coffee to class in hopes that the bitter taste, caffeine and second-degree burns on my tongue would help keep my eyes open. As the pressure to stay awake in classes grew, a great deal of both anger and confusion built up inside me and, eventually, transformed into a sense of hopelessness. By February, my sleeping problem had reached a climax. I was referred to Dr. Kiran Maski at Boston Children’s Hospital. Narcol...
Source: Thrive, Children's Hospital Boston - Category: Pediatrics Authors: Tags: Our Patients’ Stories Dr. Kiran Maski Narcolepsy Sleep Center Source Type: news