Narcolepsy: A Funny Disorder That's No Laughing Matter

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Summary: Narcolepsy and Life
Review: After reading this book I was better able to understand why I go through what I do. Being a person with narcolepsy I applaud Ms. Utley for being able to tell her story and tell it with medical facts, truth, humor, grace and style. It is a must read for patients and their families.

Rating:
Summary: Narcolepsy and Life
Review: After reading this book I was better able to understand why I go through what I do. Being a person with narcolepsy I applaud Ms. Utley for being able to tell her story and tell it with medical facts, truth, humor, grace and style. It is a must read for patients and their families.

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Summary: Wonderful
Review: Narcolepsy is a hard disorder to live with and this book really helped. It helped me to understand some symptons that I had that I did not relate to narcolepsy. It also was great to know that I am not the only one that experiences some of the things that I do. A really good book and source of knowledge. I gave it to my doctor to read.

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Summary: Wonderful
Review: No one can possibly understand another Narcoleptic like one. Most people don't even tell the doctor alot of the symptoms for fear they will be locked away, considered nuts. Ms. Utley is honest and frank. She has a compassion and ability to touch your very soul. I Thank God every day for her and her book. This is a must read and must have book.

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Summary: Great non-technical primer
Review: Utley's book is a tremendous help to those who need to know more about this disorder.

She's great in interjecting humor, while at the same time showing empathy for others.

The only drawback is that she doesn't explore treatments for all the symptoms (such as hypnagogic hallucinations). If she didn't personally seek treatment for a symptom, she doesn't really list treatment options.

It would be helpful if in a future addition, she would share stories from others as well.

If you have the disorder or love someone who does, read this. It does not advocate using narcolepsy as an excuse for not living--it tells you how to live with narcolepsy.