Here’s Why You Have Been Feeling
Excessively Sleepy
We’ve all seen situation
comedies where a character just can’t seem to stay awake, and the condition is
aimed at making people laugh. However, if you have been diagnosed with
narcolepsy or your loved one has it, it’s not funny. Narcolepsy affects your quality of life, both during the day and at
night.
It is a sleep disorder where
you find it hard to control sleep cycles. Patients might feel excessively
sleepy during the day, so much that they can fall asleep anytime and anywhere.
Also, at night, people with narcolepsy sleep poorly and wake consistently.
Undiagnosed narcolepsy can lead to depression.
Symptoms can include:
One. Excessive daytime
sleepiness: This
is the main symptom of narcolepsy. You may have pressing urges to sleep even
after sleeping all night.
Two. Hallucinations: Some patients experience very real
hallucinations. They can be disruptive, disturbing, and frightening.
Three. Memory Problems: Excessive daytime sleep can cause
memory issues because you are hardly fully awake.
Four. Sleep paralysis: Sleep paralysis usually comes with
hallucinations. Patients find it hard to move while falling asleep or waking
up.
Five. Cataplexy: This is also known as the sudden loss
of muscle tone. The muscles become weak or even paralyzed. It can occur due to
extreme feelings of different emotions like anger or being surprised.
Seeking treatment is vital.
However, some life changes can help you manage this condition well. These
changes include taking frequent naps during the day, maintaining a consistent
sleep pattern, and eating a balanced diet.
Excessive sleep does not mean
you are lazy. Seek medical attention and take your medications regularly!
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