*Do you feel like you can't control your sleep during the day?
*Do you feel like you can't control your sleep?* *Do you fall asleep randomly during the day?* *You might have Narcolepsy.* Narcolepsy is a neurological disorder that affects the control of sleep and wakefulness. People with narcolepsy have uncontrollable times when they fall asleep during the daytime. These sudden sleep attacks may happen during any type of activity, at any time of the day. Narcolepsy usually begins between the ages of 15 and 25, but it can become start at any age. In many cases, narcolepsy is undiagnosed and so it doesn't get treated. Doctors don't know what causes narcolepsy. Some genes are linked to the disorder. These genes control the production of chemicals in the brain that may signal sleep and awake cycles. Researcher has also found problems in the parts of the brain that manage REM sleep. Symptoms include: ✔️ You fall asleep randomly. This can happen anytime, anywhere. ✔️Intense daytime sleepiness. You might have mental cloudiness, a lack of energy and concentration, memory lapses, a depressed mood, and/or extreme exhaustion. ✔️Sudden loss of muscle tone that leads to feelings of weakness and a loss of voluntary muscle control. Reference: https://www.webmd.com/sleep-disorders/qa/what-are-the-symptoms-of-narcolepsy
