Narcolepsy
What is Narcolepsy?
A sleep disorder
Cataplexy refers to
Muscle weakness triggered by emotions
REM sleep is when
Most dreaming occurs
Type 1 narcolepsy usually includes
Cataplexy
A major danger of narcolepsy is
Falling asleep while driving
What are sudden episodes of falling asleep called?
Sleep attacks
What emotions triggers cataplexy
Extreme happiness
People with narcolepsy enter REM sleep
Much faster than normal
Type 2 narcolepsy usually
Does not include cataplexy
People with narcolepsy often feel after a nap
Refreshed briefly
Narcolepsy usually lasts?
Lifelong
Sleep paralysis means
You cannot move while falling asleep or waking
What brain chemical is low in narcolepsy
Hypocretin
Narcolepsy may be caused by
Autoimmune reactions
Sleep attacks can happen
Anytime and anywhere
What is the main symptom of narcolepsy
Extreme daytime sleepiness
Hallucinations in narcolepsy often occur
While falling asleep or waking up
Hypocretin helps control
Wakefulness and REM sleep
Genetics plays what role in narcolepsy
Small role
Narcolepsy is
Manageable but not curable
What does narcolepsy affect the brains ability to do?
Control sleep-wake cycles
Narcolepsy can affect
Daily life and functioning
Automatic behavior means
You act normally while you sleep
What age group often develops narcolepsy
10-30 years old
Treatment for narcolepsy usually includes
Medicine and lifestyle changes