February 22, 2009
An Introduction to Narcolepsy
An example of narcolepsy is falling asleep while you are engaged in a conversation or work with other people around you. Although other people think you allow your mind to wander or you might start to believe that you are developing memory problems because you do not seem able to remember what people have said, fact is that you are actually in your sleep state. You just do not seem to sleep because your eyes remain open and the people around you can not say that you sleep.
Although narcolepsy is not as common as other sleep disorders like insomnia and sleep apnea, it affects 1 in 2,000 people in the United States. There is even a Center for Narcolepsy. Although there is no cure for this disease, the majority of people with narcolepsy can lead a normal life. It is fair to say that it can be dangerous if sleep attacks or sudden loss of control occurs while using dangerous machinery or driving. This can really cause injury. It even has an impact on performance and in what you do especially if they work as a teacher, lawyer, or any other professional.
