Wake Up Sleepy Head!

This insightful and accessible book will answer all your questions about excessive daytime sleepiness and provide essential information on the symptoms of Narcolepsy, its diagnosis, treatment options, resources available, and accommodations that may be necessary for you to succeed in your home, in the workplace, and within school environments. Debra J. Stultz, MD, is a nationally known speaker and author on topics such as treatment-resistant depression, Narcolepsy, insomnia, diagnosing sleep disorders, and Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS). In this practical guide, Dr. Stultz shares her expertise on Narcolepsy to help you create your formalized plan for living successfully with this condition, teaching you how to educate your family and those around you about this disorder so they can provide you with the support you need. Describing issues for Narcolepsy in both the pediatric/adolescent and adult populations, Dr. Stultz suggests practical interventions that may be helpful behaviorally and pharmacologically. She reveals insight into how to cope with situations covering topics such as sexual disruptions due to the disorder, driving when you have Narcolepsy, dealing with the "brain fog," and the associated depression and anxiety that may be present, including a wealth of resources that will help you navigate your own unique Narcolepsy journey.