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Narcolepsy
What is it.. A neurological disorder that affects control of sleep. Hard to stay awake
Causes  Unknown  Scientist believe that it is genetic A chemical called hypocretin in the brain
Symptoms/signs  Extreme daytime sleepiness where you have focus problems and all you want to do is sleep. Cataplexy which is loss of tone in muscles while your awake. Hallucinations where you have vivid dreams and waking up fast thinking you are somewhere where you are not.
Victims  Ages 15-25 People who don’t sleep during the night
Untreated, undiagnosed

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Narc

  • 2. What is it.. A neurological disorder that affects control of sleep. Hard to stay awake
  • 3. Causes Unknown Scientist believe that it is genetic A chemical called hypocretin in the brain
  • 4. Symptoms/signs Extreme daytime sleepiness where you have focus problems and all you want to do is sleep. Cataplexy which is loss of tone in muscles while your awake. Hallucinations where you have vivid dreams and waking up fast thinking you are somewhere where you are not.
  • 5. Victims Ages 15-25 People who don’t sleep during the night