What's it like to be an NFL Player with narcolepsy?

Josh Andrews, offensive lineman for the Atlanta Falcons, shares his story of living with narcolepsy to raise global awareness for World Narcolepsy Day! In this video, he shares about managing narcolepsy as an NFL player, husband and father. Josh also shares about his decision to speak up and some advice for someone newly diagnosed with narcolepsy.
About Josh: Josh Andrews is an American football offensive guard for the Atlanta Falcons of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Oregon State. He has also been a member of the Philadelphia Eagles, Minnesota Vikings, Indianapolis Colts, and New York Jets. Josh is also a husband, father, and a person living with narcolepsy.
About the Video: Josh is sharing his narcolepsy story for the first time publicly in partnership with Project Sleep in honor of World Narcolepsy Day on Sept. 22, 2021. This third annual World Narcolepsy Day is a day dedicated to raising awareness of narcolepsy on a global scale. Project Sleep, one of the 28 co-leading organizations, is a U.S.-based non-profit organization dedicated to raising awareness of sleep health and sleep disorders. Learn more and get involved: project-sleep.com/worldnarcol...
About Narcolepsy: Narcolepsy is a chronic neurological disorder of the sleep/wake cycle, affecting about 1 in 2,000 people, or 3 million people worldwide. However, experts believe the majority of people living with narcolepsy are currently undiagnosed, and thus without treatment or support.
Please share this video! HUGE THANKS to Josh for raising his voice.

[@holtmarco]

Thanks for sharing your story. It helps for me to one day share my own.

[@suzannet7967]

I appreciate you sharing your story. As the mom of a 18 year old with narcolepsy, I think its great for others with narcoplepsy to see people like you doing what they love successfully at the highest level.

[@sarahquinn1247]

Thank you so much for showing the struggles- and managing sleep is hard but we all need to be compassionate to ourselves! X

[@JustAskTheAxis]

Beautiful. Thanks for speaking out. Means a lot.

[@nitalucas6989]

Thank you for sharing your story. I have narcolepsy also. I'm trying to get in a support group. You said it best in the video, where you mentioned something about finding a community, even if it's a couple people. How do I get in contact with people like how you did. I appreciate any advice that you may have & or any info on resources I can check into. Thanks again, Nita

[@sarahquinn1247]

Instagram has a huge group of us! And Facebook! I hope you find a group which works for you! X

[@jonathonthomas217]

it sucks yes but ima player as well living with it. One day i hope to share my story on playing with narcolepsy