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Narcolepsy is a brain-related disorder that causes disruption of the body's natural sleep/wake process. While this condition is usually not immediately dangerous, there may be risks in certain situations. It can also severely disrupt your life, routine, and activities. Many people with this condition may have problems with daily activities such as working and driving.

There is no cure for the condition, but it can be managed with treatment, and most people with narcolepsy will see at least some improvement from treatment. Modifying sleep-related behaviors can also help. While it's not always possible to prevent the symptoms of narcolepsy, many people can manage the condition and adapt to most of its effects.

Narcolepsy is a chronic sleep disorder characterized by excessive daytime sleepiness and sudden sleep attacks. Regardless of the condition, people with narcolepsy often have difficulty staying awake for long periods of time. Narcolepsy can seriously disrupt your daily life. Sometimes, narcolepsy can be accompanied by a sudden loss of muscle tone (cataplexy), which can be triggered by strong emotions. Narcolepsy associated with cataplexy is called narcolepsy type 1. Narcolepsy without cataplexy is called narcolepsy type 2. Narcolepsy is a chronic disease that has no cure. However, medications and lifestyle changes can help you manage your symptoms. Support from other people—family, friends, employers, teachers—can help you cope with narcolepsy