A Neuroscientist’s Life with Non-24
Introduction Sighted Non-24-hour Sleep-Wake Disorder is a rare and often misunderstood condition, affecting only about 0.02% of the U.S. population. For many living with it, the challenges of aligning with a 24-hour world can feel isolating, especially when diagnosis and support are hard to come by. Today, I’m sharing the story of a research neuroscientist who has spent his life navigating Non-24. For years, I’ve written about Non-24 as a disabling condition, one that disrupted my child’s life and left me searching for answers. So when I connected with a scientist who also lives with Non-24, I was struck by how different his journey was. His story shows what’s possible with acceptance, accommodations, and flexibility. Early Years His journey with Non-24 began in his teens, though he didn’t recognize it as such at the time. Growing up in 1980s/90s New York City, he was fortunate to attend schools where strict attendance policies weren’t enforced. ...
