Narcolepsy is a sleep disorder that causes chronic sleepiness, which can severely impact a person's life. While the disorder is relatively rare, it can quite disruptive. Join Faith as she introduces the symptoms and types of narcolepsy, and tells you when you should seek treatment.
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0:00 What is Narcolepsy?
1:22 The Types of Narcolepsy
2:21 How Common is Narcolepsy?
2:49 The Symptoms of Narcolepsy
4:25 Causes of Narcolepsy
5:10 Diagnosing Narcolepsy
6:07 Treatments for Narcolepsy
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