We all need a little time to unwind. My favorite place is anywhere on the water. As many of you know this time has been incredibly tough for everyone. Try to take some time for yourself. For those of you reading this that don’t know me - I too have children - twins to boot (Tele-schooling), I have 2 practices and ...so on and so forth. We can all make time, we all must try to feel normal again albeit for a few moments. #goldengatesleepcenters #drthakkar #lake #californiastrong #inthistogether #weareone #danvilleca #fremontca #letsdothis
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September 22nd is World Narcolepsy Day! This day is recognized in order to work to bring more awareness to Narcolepsy, a condition that I live with. Awareness is essential, as studies have indicated that only 25% of people living with Narcolepsy are diagnosed and receiving treatment. A diagnosis of Narcolepsy typically takes 8-15 years (mine took 8) due to the lack of awareness and the reality that 60% of people with Narcolepsy are misdiagnosed (I spent 7 years thinking I had Sleep Apnea).
In the spirit of awareness, I’d like to share the side of Narcolepsy that I don’t usually talk about, what it actually means to me.
Narcolepsy means feeling too tired to smile at a loved one.
Narcolepsy means feeling depressed thinking of the 8 years I lost, too tired to live my life.
Narcolepsy means feeling hatred for the doctors who looked me in the eyes as a child and said I was faking it.
Narcolepsy means eating lunch quickly so I can crawl under my desk to take a nap.
Narcolepsy means pretending to be energetic, worried that my sleepiness will result in judgement, or annoy those around me.
Narcolepsy means fear for the day in 2 years when my insurance runs out. My medication costs $33,000 without insurance.
Narcolepsy means learning to love challenges for the amazing opportunities they are.
Narcolepsy means amazing and supportive friends and family that love me and help me take care of myself.
Narcolepsy means amazing doctors (shout out to Dr. Thakkar @goldengatesleep ) who will stop at nothing to improve my quality of life.
Narcolepsy means learning to love my unique, sleepy self anyway, and knowing nothing can stop me.
If you can, check out and share the resources below. Living with Narcolepsy unknowingly is extremely difficult, and maybe someone out there will see these resources and get the treatment they deserve.
https://narcolepsynetwork.org/about-narcolepsy/narcolepsy-fast-facts/
https://knownarcolepsy.com
https://www.morethantired.com
God Bless the United States of America’s
It takes a tribe. Yes this is the office, and yes those are my parents. They are constantly supporting and pushing us to do better. My mom is food pusher as many moms are — she is always so incredibly worried that in the time of COVID I have worked to hard and am not eating. She comes to the office and literally feeds me. I am blessed beyond words, and even if I don’t always tell you I love you mom and dad. I know I am a pain but thank you for putting up with me. @asha_thakkar @anilbthakkar @saripalace #drthakkar #goldengatesleepcenters #osa #danvilleca #fremontca #mom #dad
Golden Gate Sleep Centers will be closed on Nov 3, 2020 for Election Day. It is more important than ever to #vote. I debated a lot before I posted this. It doesn’t matter if you usually vote Red or if you usually vote Blue. It is time to vote for #humanity it is time to vote as Red White and Blue. It is time for #change. Everyday we see everyone suffering: some who have lost family members to #covid19, others who have lost jobs, single mothers who struggle with trying to work and homeschooling at the same time, the list goes on...We have never seen such an awful time in our life. Donald Trump- is America great enough for you right now? #timeforchange #vote #vote2020 #biden2020 #trumpsucks #obama #thisiswhatafirstladylookslike #michelleobama #wemissyou
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