Narcolepsy and Hypersomnia

Narcolepsy is a sleep disorder characterized by excessive daytime sleepiness and sudden sleep attacks, where individuals may fall asleep unexpectedly during the day. It can also include cataplexy, which is a sudden loss of muscle tone often triggered by emotion. Hypersomnia, on the other hand, refers to excessive sleepiness during the day, but it does not involve the sudden sleep attacks typical of narcolepsy. People with hypersomnia may find it difficult to wake up or feel the need for long sleep durations. Both conditions can significantly impact daily life and require proper diagnosis and management by a sleep specialist.