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Michelle Chadwick
Nov 22, 20246 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
May 21, 202417 min read
How can I improve my quality of life?
Idiopathic Hypersomnia - How can I improve my quality of life?
Michelle Chadwick
Mar 19, 20242 min read
Living with IH Global Support Groups
Are you looking for support or to meet (online) and chat with others living with IH? In 2020 we started LIVING WITH IDIOPATHIC...
Michelle Chadwick
Mar 7, 20242 min read
IHAW - Ways to Participate
The Idiopathic Hypersomnia Awareness Week is 1-7 June! We encourage everyone to participate. Whether you have a lot of time or just a...
Michelle Chadwick
Mar 5, 20241 min read
New date and collaboration for the IH Awareness Week
The Idiopathic Hypersomnia Awareness Week is moving to June 1-7 ! Note: This is a permanent move. The IHAW will be 1-7 June every year....
Michelle Chadwick
Mar 4, 20242 min read
Living with IH - Share Your Experience Project
Why should you get involved? Raising awareness plays a crucial role in bringing attention to Idiopathic Hypersomnia (IH) and the...
Michelle Chadwick
Mar 1, 20243 min read
Sleep DownUnder - Hypersomnolence Australia Delegate Opportunity
We are excited to offer two people, one from the Idiopathic Hypersomnia community and one from the Narcolepsy community the opportunity...
Michelle Chadwick
Feb 27, 20243 min read
RARE DISEASE DAY
Rare Disease Day is held on the last day of February every year to raise awareness of rare diseases. Idiopathic Hypersomnia is a rare...
Michelle Chadwick
Feb 22, 20243 min read
New medications offer hope in people with Narcolepsy and Idiopathic Hypersomnia
By Prof Ron Grunstein Orexin is a brain chemical that promotes wakefulness and is absent low levels in classic narcolepsy (has...
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Dr Rye HF Conference 2018
On the 6 October we shared a video on our social media of Dr. David Rye’s presentation at the 2018 Hypersomnia Foundation Conference. If...
Could your daily hit of caffeine be masking a sleep disorder?
Caffeine can be very effective for improving your concentration, alertness and energy. However, if you consume caffeine on a daily basis...
Thank you!
The #IHAW2018 was another huge success! We reached hundreds of thousands of people across various social media platforms, our website and...
Is there an Idiopathic Hypersomnia Awareness Week® T-Shirt?
Interested in Idiopathic Hypersomnia Awareness Week® merchandise? We have a Zazzle store! We created a Zazzle store because people ask us...
Complete Idiopathic Hypersomnia is an independent sleep disorder
The terms "with long sleep" and "without long sleep" never did adequately describe the two forms of Idiopathic Hypersomnia. However did...
Study suggests possible trait unique to Idiopathic Hypersomnia
Update in this research below. Idiopathic hypersomnia (IH) is a poorly understood disorder, characterised by excessive sleep and daytime...
Thoughts and stories by people living with Idiopathic Hypersomnia
Understanding how a chronic illness affects someone is difficult for anyone that doesn't experience it so for the 2018 Idiopathic...
Idiopathic Hypersomnia Awareness Week® Media Release
MEDIA RELEASE For immediate release 1 August 2018 6th annual international Idiopathic Hypersomnia Awareness Week® runs from 3th through...
Idiopathic Hypersomnia Awareness Week® 2018 Ambassadors
We are pleased to introduce the 2018 Idiopathic Hypersomnia Awareness Week® Ambassadors. We are fortunate to again have representatives...
I have a sleep disorder. Can I continue to drive?
There are laws in each state and territory as well as information from the national body, Austroads with regards to the laws and...
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