Narcolepsy: ‘My life would have taken a different path if I’d had a diagnosis – I’d have excelled at school. Instead, I felt like a complete failure’

Sharron McSherry and Janine Ferry both suffered years of chronic exhaustion before their narcolepsy was finally diagnosed and treated — and they are sharing their stories to raise awareness for others Sharron McSherry: ‘I didn’t say anything to anyone. Everyone thought I was this happy-go-lucky person.’ Photo: Presseye/Stephen Hamilton There are many similarities between 54-year-old Sharron McSherry and 26-year-old Janine Ferry.

They are both bubbly, strong women who are always ready to pull up a chair and chat to a stranger. You would never suspect that they have are both fighting a battle, a battle against their own bodies to enjoy all that life has to offer. Join the Irish Independent WhatsApp channel Stay up to date with all the latest news.