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SHATTERING THE MYTH: THE REALITY OF TYPE 1 NARCOLEPSY
Based on the following post: The Unseen Dysfunction: Why Type 1 Narcolepsy is More Than ‘Just a Sleep Disorder’

THE TWO OREXIN “KEYS”: A&B + The Keys
Based on the following post: Orexin – Key Cells to Receptor Locks: Comprehending the Agonists and Antagonists


The Brain’s ‘Ignition Switch’ for Well-being + The Orexin Effect
Based on the following literature sources:
Activation of orexin neurons changes reward-based decision-making strategies
Sears, R., et al. (2025). Activation of orexin neurons changes reward-based decision-making strategies. PubMed.
Role of orexin in modulating arousal, feeding, and motivation
Mahler, S. V., et al. (2013). Role of orexin in modulating arousal, feeding, and motivation. Frontiers in Behavioral Neuroscience.
Hypocretin (orexin) facilitates reward by attenuating the antireward effects of its cotransmitter dynorphin in ventral tegmental area
Muschamp, J. W., et al. (2014). Hypocretin (orexin) facilitates reward by attenuating the antireward effects of its cotransmitter dynorphin. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS).
Decreased serum orexin A levels in drug-naive children with attention deficit and hyperactivity disorder
Baykal, S., et al. (2019). Decreased serum orexin A levels in drug-naive children with attention deficit and hyperactivity disorder. International Journal of Psychiatry in Clinical Practice.
Dysregulation of the orexin-leptin-ghrelin axis and its associations with chronotype and sleep disturbances in drug-naïve children with ADHD
Turkoglu, S., et al. (2025). Dysregulation of the orexin-leptin-ghrelin axis and their association with sleep disturbances in drug-naïve children with ADHD. Sleep Medicine.
Neurobiology of the Orexin System and Its Potential Role in the Regulation of Hedonic Tone
Imperatori, C., et al. (2022). Neurobiology of the Orexin System and Its Potential Role in the Regulation of Hedonic Tone. Frontiers in Psychiatry.


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Disclaimer: The information provided in this article is intended for informational and educational purposes only. Seek a qualified medical professional with expertise in Narcolepsy for diagnosis or treatment. I am not a medical professional nor a scientist.
Undetermined as to if I’ll translate these? Maybe in time.
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December 11th, 2025
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Rachel Nesmith December 12, 2025
Awesome Solomon! Really puts things inyo the right perspective and direction!