narcolepsy

(noun)

A disorder characterized by sudden, uncontrollable, and often brief attacks of deep sleep, sometimes accompanied by paralysis and hallucinations.

Related Terms

Examples of narcolepsy in the following topics:

  • Sleep-Wake Disorders

    • ., narcolepsy, a breathing-related sleep disorder, a circadian rhythm sleep-wake disorder, a parasomnia).
    • Narcolepsy is also referred to as excessive daytime sleepiness (EDS).
    • People with narcolepsy tend to have trouble in areas such as work, leisure, and personal relationships.
    • Narcolepsy is characterized by an individual uncontrollably falling asleep very suddenly, typically in inappropriate situations.

  • Stimulants

    • They are used to increase or maintain alertness; to boost endurance or productivity; to counteract fatigue and lethargy throughout the day; to counteract abnormal states that diminish alertness or consciousness (such as in narcolepsy); to decrease appetite and promote weight loss; and to enhance concentration (especially for those with attentional disorders such as ADHD).