Living With Narcolepsy,
and the Worry That Comes With It

Answer: It is designed to help you recognise and interrupt unhelpful stress-related patterns, such as worry about sleep attacks. It does not diagnose or treat narcolepsy and works alongside medical care. Individual experiences vary.

Answer: No. Daytime sleepiness is part of narcolepsy and is managed by your doctor. The sessions are designed to help with stress and worry around sleep, and individual experiences vary.

Answer: No. Narcolepsy needs medical care. The sessions are designed to work alongside your doctor’s treatment plan, and please do not stop or change any medication or treatment without speaking to your doctor.

Answer: No. Cataplexy is a medical symptom and needs medical care. The sessions are not a treatment for it. Some people find calming audio helps them feel less tense in general, and individual experiences vary.

Answer: Some people find the sessions help them feel calmer and less tense around sleep. Individual experiences vary, and there is no fixed timeframe.

Answer: You listen privately to a recorded session created by Rob Edmonds. Each session is built around a specific recurring pattern, in this case the tension that builds around sleep. While listening, you remain aware and in control, able to hear what is being said and respond if you choose. Do not listen while driving or operating machinery.

Answer: Cognitive Pattern Reprogramming does not diagnose or treat any sleep disorder. Please speak with your doctor first, and follow their advice about treatment and safety.

Answer: There is no fixed timeframe. The sessions are designed to be repeated, and people respond differently.

Answer: You might become very relaxed, and some people do fall asleep. While listening, you remain aware and in control, able to hear what is being said and respond if you choose.

Answer: They are designed to support calmer responses to stress and frustration. They are not a substitute for professional care, and if the strain is wearing you down please speak with your GP. Lifeline is on 13 11 14.