Everyone has experienced a night when falling asleep just seems impossible. Maybe you’re lying in bed thinking about a stressful exam, scrolling on your phone longer than you meant to, or just staring at the ceiling while the hours pass. Usually, a rough night of sleep isn’t a big deal, and things return to normal the next day. But what happens when those sleepless nights become a regular pattern? For many teenagers, this experience can be a sign of insomnia, a sleep disorder

Many people think narcolepsy is just “feeling weary and tired,” when in reality there’s so much more to it. Narcolepsy is misunderstood because constant tiredness has become a normal part of life. This matters, especially for teens, since narcolepsy often begins during adolescence, which is a stage in life when things such as independence, friendships and confidence are slowly beginning to build. Teens deal with a heavy load of extracurricular activities, routines, and school