Idiopathic Hypersomnia causes more than just sleepiness
The main symptom of Idiopathic Hypersomnia (IH) is excessive sleep and extreme daytime sleepiness. Despite having extraordinary amounts...
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Michelle Chadwick
- Aug 31
- 18 min
Idiopathic Hypersomnia has come a long way, and so have I
Michelle Chadwick is the founder of Hypersomnolence Australia (HA), the world’s first not for profit organisation to be dedicated to...
Michelle Chadwick
- Aug 31
- 2 min
Idiopathic Hypersomnia is a neglected disorder
During her presentation at SLEEP 2022, Isabelle Arnulf, MD, PhD, senior neurologist and professor of neurology at the Pierre and Marie...
Michelle Chadwick
- Aug 26
- 2 min
Narcolepsy & Idiopathic Hypersomnia Management Beyond Medication
On Wednesday 6th Sept at 7.30pm we will be holding a joint Living with IH and Living with Narcolepsy Catch up. There will be a special...
Michelle Chadwick
- Jul 31
- 6 min
Catch up on the latest NEWS - July 2023
Catch up on Idiopathic Hypersomnia & Narcolepsy NEWS - includes all the latest in AUSTRALIAN RESEARCH NEWS!
Michelle Chadwick
- Jul 24
- 2 min
Research Update: Orexin agonists for Narcolepsy and Idiopathic Hypersomnia
From Dr Julia Chapman PhD, Post-doctoral Research Fellow, Woolcock Institute of Medical Research Orexin is a tiny molecule close to the...
Michelle Chadwick
- Jul 10
- 2 min
CLEARANCE SALE on all merchandise
CLEARANCE SALE on all merchandise that we have on hand (limited numbers so be quick!) All prices include FREE POSTAGE to addresses in...
Michelle Chadwick
- Jul 6
- 3 min
Write to policymakers
Ever considered writing to policymakers eg: your local member, the Federal and State Health Ministers? But don’t know where to start or...
Michelle Chadwick
- Jun 27
- 6 min
How to access Xyrem (Sodium Oxybate) in Australia
and why is Xyrem not TGA registered (approved) or PBS listed? What is Xyrem? The active substance in Xyrem is Sodium Oxybate, which is a...
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Idiopathic Hypersomnia has come a long way, and so have I
Michelle Chadwick is the founder of Hypersomnolence Australia (HA), the world’s first not for profit organisation to be dedicated to...
Idiopathic Hypersomnia is a neglected disorder
During her presentation at SLEEP 2022, Isabelle Arnulf, MD, PhD, senior neurologist and professor of neurology at the Pierre and Marie...
Write to policymakers
Ever considered writing to policymakers eg: your local member, the Federal and State Health Ministers? But don’t know where to start or...
Idiopathic Hypersomnia - Advocacy and Awareness
During the Idiopathic Hypersomnia & Narcolepsy Education Day in April this year, we discussed what was needed for Idiopathic Hypersomnia...
Idiopathic Hypersomnia Awareness Week 2022
The 10th annual Worldwide Idiopathic Hypersomnia Awareness Week (IHAW) is only two weeks away! Find out how you can get involved.
Thank you for another successful IHAW
Participating in the IHAW whether you take part in our projects, share your experience, help us with translations, attend a support group me
Idiopathic Hypersomnia Awareness Week 2020
There are many ways you can help create awareness and we think we have something for everyone.
IHAW2020 7-13 Sept
Rare Disease Day 2020
Idiopathic Hypersomnia is a rare disease. It is also one of the most misunderstood and under researched sleep disorders. Learn more...
BEST IHAW YET!
Thank you to everyone in the Idiopathic Hypersomnia community for making the 2019 Idiopathic Hypersomnia Awareness Week the best year yet!
Idiopathic Hypersomnia Awareness Week®2019 MEDIA RELEASE
Idiopathic Hypersomnia Awareness Week® 2019 MEDIA RELEASE. Living with Idiopathic Hypersomnia is only part of my story...
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