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Narcolepsy is a lasting sleep-wake disorder with marked daytime sleepiness. Some people briefly lose muscle strength with emotions; proper diagnosis and treatment make daily life safer.
- Marked sleepiness every day and unintentionally dozing off during ordinary activities.
- Brief attacks of muscle weakness with laughter, surprise or anger, while remaining conscious.
- Go to bed and get up at around the same time every day, including days off.
- Plan short naps before times when alertness is particularly important.
- Make an appointment for uncontrollable sleep attacks or daily dozing off despite enough sleep.
- For urgent GP care outside office hours, call HAP 9252. Call Ambulance 912 only for an immediate threat to life.
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