Sleep DownUnder 2024 - Update
Last year, I noted that the recent attention on Idiopathic Hypersomnia and narcolepsy, both globally and in Australia, has been...
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Michelle Chadwick
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Idiopathic Hypersomnia - How can I improve my quality of life?
Michelle Chadwick
Mar 192 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 72 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 51 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 42 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 13 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 273 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 223 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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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 & Narcolepsy Education Day VIDEOS
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Xywav: Does first to approval mean first-line treatment?
Xywav: Does first to approval mean first-line treatment? What does an expert say?
Living with IH in Australia Survey
One of the things Hypersomnolence Australia does is advocate for people with Idiopathic Hypersomnia (IH). This is done in various ways...
When waking up is the hardest thing you do every day
What is sleep inertia and sleep drunkenness and how are they different?
Idiopathic Hypersomnia & Narcolepsy Education Day
This event was originally planned for October 2021 it has been postponed to 10th April 2022 10th APRIL 2022 Brisbane Convention &...
HA Supporters Program
When we set out we decided not to charge membership because we understand that not everyone can afford to pay for information and support...
Living with IH Community Group
We asked you and you told us what you wanted. Hypersomnolence Australia has now created ongoing support meetings.
Bedrich Roth: Pioneer in Sleep Medicine
I'm a published author in a medical journal! From a personal stand point, as someone living with IH, I'm proud of that but I also feel a...
What is important for the health and well being of someone with chronic illness?
There is no one size fits all approach to managing chronic illness but there are things we can do that will help make the most of living...
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