25-year-old Reddit user with rare sleep disorder shares story, receives support and seeks Mayo Clinic help.

25-year-old Reddit user, BPD-recovery, shares their experience of living with a rare neurological disorder that prevents sleep, similar to Fatal Familial Insomnia. The condition has worsened over four years, impacting their heart and nervous system, causing constant exhaustion. Since sharing their story online, BPD-recovery has received support and treatment suggestions from users, and is in talks with the Mayo Clinic for potential help.

August 11, 2024
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