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Narcolepsy
Narcolepsy is characterized by episodes of frequent, uncontrollable daytime sleeping, usually preceded by drowsiness. Sometimes, the person may start dreaming immediately upon falling asleep. The episodes usually occur after meals, but falling asleep may occur while working or driving a vehicle, having a conversation, being in any non-stimulating situation, or being in situations where there is little movement (sedentary situations).
There is a brief period of sleep, and the person awakens feeling refreshed. However, the person may again become uncontrollably sleepy a short time later.
Narcolepsy may also be associated with cataplexy, a brief episode of severe loss of muscle tone in various muscles. Generalized weakness may occur for a few moments during the transition between sleep and wakefulness (sleep paralysis). Many people with narcolepsy also have dreamlike hallucinations in the transition between sleep and wakefulness.
Sources
MedlinePlus - Narcolepsy