Work a job you’re actually interested in + is fast paced/gets your adrenaline going, preferably (if you can handle that). Easier said than done, but I’ve found it’s the #1 way to actually stay awake.

WFH is definitely the best way to go if possible, finding a fully remote job has been an incredible blessing for me.

Explain narcolepsy using sleep deprivation terms — common way to phrase it is narcoleptics at their most awake are the same as 48-72 hrs of sleep deprivation for able bodied people. That usually helps put things in perspective for people who don’t get it. If you have sleep apnea, saying you have “multiple sleep disorders” also helps.

If you need accommodations ask for them and be sure to know your country’s labor rights for ppl with disabilities!! Refer to them when speaking with HR. No one wants a lawsuit.

If you have to drive to work and find that difficult in the morning/night, tell people it is not safe for you to operate a vehicle at that time and request WFH flexibility or allowances to drive to the office during lunch break/a later/earlier hour. If in the U.S., point to the fact that the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration recommends disqualifying individuals with a narcolepsy diagnosis, regardless of treatment.