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What Is
Narcolepsy?
Mathew and Maddy
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nar·co·lep·sy[nahr-kuh-lep-see] noun Pathology. a condition characterized by frequent and uncontrollable periods of deep sleep.
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Narcolepsy effects 1 in every 2,000 people.
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“Since narcolepsy is often poorly misunderstood by the public, many patients are mistakenly labeled as lazy, depressed or unmotivated.” –psychologytoday.com
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Excessive daytime sleepiness (EDS) is experienced by all narcolepsy patients.
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EDS is a symptom that causes patients to become drowsy at any point in the day.
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In addition to having EDS, many narcoleptics suffer from disturbed nighttime sleep. Their sleep is broken up and un-restorative.
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Cataplexy affects 50% of patients with Narcolepsy: a sudden loss of muscle strength caused by a strong emotion.
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Hypnagogic hallucinations (HH) a common misdiagnosis for psychiatric illness.
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HH happens when people are falling asleep or waking up. They are uncontrollable vivid hallucinations
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Sleep paralysis (SP) happens to many people with or without narcolepsy.
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SP is a brief loss of muscle control when first waking up or falling asleep. Patients are mentally awake, but they can’t speak or move.
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Automatic Behaviors (sleep walking, etc.) are not as common as the other symptoms but affect many other patients.
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When narcoleptics doze off, they continue to do what they were doing. (driving, cooking, etc.)
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Narcolepsy patients may also have problems with attention/memory, headaches, weight loss, and may also have other sleep disorders.
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Most patients don’t get a diagnosis for 10-15 years after their symptoms appear.
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There are a number of medications available that can help target specific symptoms of narcolepsy.
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Medication management for narcolepsy typically does not suffice unless combined with behavioral strategies.
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Keeping a regular sleep and nap schedule, noting when they’re most alert, strategic use of caffeine, avoiding alcohol, avoiding insomnia-inducing activities (lying in bed) can help control the symptoms.
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There is not yet a cure for narcolepsy. However, a proper medication and behavioral management plan can help lessen the frequency and severity of the symptoms. –psychologytoday.com