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A brain that hits the sleep button without warning, permission, or context.
means A chronic neurological disorder where the brain can't reliably control sleep-wake cycles, causing sudden daytime sleep attacks.
from Coined in 1880 by French physician Gelineau, from Greek narke (numbness) plus lepsis (seizure) — a seizure of drowsiness.
Missing chemicalCaused by loss of brain hormone orexin.
CataplexyStrong emotion can suddenly collapse muscle tone.
Dream intrusionREM sleep crashes the waking party uninvited.
UnderdiagnosedOften takes years and many doctors to catch.