Narcolepsy is not the increased tendency to fall asleep it is the inability to stay awake. Ir results from a deficiency of Orexin which is the hormone that keeps us awake. Unlike what most people think, the sleep is not good quality since it is fragmented. read more
Kris349. I am a 35 year old female and have stuggled with insomnia for over a decade. read more
The name is from the ancient Greek narco-(to put to sleep) & -lepsis (to have a seizure). Narcoleptics suffer from the inability to remain awake during the day and to stay asleep through the night. Causes. Most people who have narcolepsy have low levels of hypocretin. This is a chemical in the brain that helps promote wakefulness. read more