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From Diagnosis to Aftercare
Guidance for Health Professionals supporting individuals with Narcolepsy and Idiopathic Hypersomnia The relief individuals may experience when diagnosed with narcolepsy and idiopathic hypersomnia, the confirmation that they have a genuine disorder, is often short-lived. This document aims to guide health professionals in helping individuals prepare for this adjustment and support them in managing their expectations. Click here to download a copy of this information. Discus

Michelle Chadwick
2 days ago4 min read


Top Tips for Living with Hypersomnia
Top Tips for Living with Hypersomnia. Practical advice for Patients, Carers, and treating Doctors.

Michelle Chadwick
3 days ago5 min read


Update on Xyrem® (Sodium Oxybate) Supply in Australia
Many people living with Narcolepsy or Idiopathic Hypersomnia (IH) have been asking what’s happening with Xyrem® (sodium oxybate) supply in Australia. I have met with representatives from UCB Pharma and also communicated directly with MedSurge, the company now supporting supply. Here’s what we can confirm - and why you can still access treatment. What’s happening UCB Pharma, who have been importing and supplying Xyrem® in Australia under the TGA’s Special Access Scheme (SAS)

Michelle Chadwick
5 days ago2 min read


Sleep DownUnder 2025 Highlights
From the perspective of Central Disorders of Hypersomnolence - Idiopathic Hypersomnia & Narcolepsy

Michelle Chadwick
Oct 2521 min read


Insights from a 10-Year Australasian Idiopathic Hypersomnia Patient Data Registry Study
This is the first registry study of patients with IH in Australia and NZ. It demonstrates the value of patient registries to better…

Michelle Chadwick
Sep 37 min read


Sleep DownUnder - Hypersomnolence Australia Delegate Opportunity
We are excited to offer two people the opportunity to represent Hypersomnolence Australia at this year's Sleep DownUnder Conference.

Michelle Chadwick
Mar 173 min read


Call to action - Support for funding for a CDH Patient Registry
Attention Australians Living with Central Disorders of Hypersomnolence (CDH) ie: Narcolepsy, Idiopathic Hypersomnia, and Kleine-Levin Syndro

Michelle Chadwick
Feb 62 min read


Sleep DownUnder 2024 - Update
Last year, I noted that the recent attention on Idiopathic Hypersomnia and narcolepsy, both globally and in Australia, has been...

Michelle Chadwick
Nov 22, 20246 min read


How can I improve my quality of life?
Idiopathic Hypersomnia - How can I improve my quality of life?

Michelle Chadwick
May 21, 202417 min read
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We feel bad enough about what we can’t achieve and what we miss out on.
I bet every single person with Idiopathic Hypersomnia can relate to this “But what you don’t know is that I pass on many experiences and...


Idiopathic Hypersomnia - A Comprehensive Review
This is a comprehensive review of how we have gone from the identification of Idiopathic Hypersomnia to where we are now. Drawn from 56...


What’s in a Name? Understanding the Origins of the Terminologies for the Family of Hypersomnias
Dr. David Rye’s 2013 session at the Narcolepsy Network conference entitled: What’s in a Name? Understanding the Origins of the...


Bedřich Roth, His Life’s Work and the 35th anniversary of the book “Narcolepsy and Hypersomnia”
*First published September 2015 I would like to take this opportunity during Idiopathic Hypersomnia Awareness Week 2015 to acknowledge...


Idiopathic Hypersomnia Awareness Week on ABC Radio
The founder of Hypersomnolence Australia and Idiopathic Hypersomnia Awareness Week, Michelle Chadwick was interviewed live on ABC Radio...


Thank you for caring for someone with Idiopathic Hypersomnia
There is no cure for Idiopathic Hypersomnia and the medications that are used only partly help to manage symptoms. For many people,...


Correct Terminology Matters
The terms 'hypersomnia of unknown origin' and 'excessive daytime sleepiness' are not synonymous with idiopathic hypersomnia (they do not...


Research is important for rare diseases
The theme for this year’s Idiopathic Hypersomnia Awareness Week is “Research”. We share the theme of “Research” with this year’s Rare...


Do People With Idiopathic Hypersomnia Really Sleep Longer Than Normal?
One of the biggest frustrations for someone with Idiopathic Hypersomnia is that some people don't believe they actually sleep...
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