Is there such thing as mild cases of narcolepsy?

Narcolepsy is when a person falls into a full sleep when they are not intending to, and even at dangerous or inopportune times. There are mild cases of narcolepsy, but that would mean falling asleep at fewer times, rather than not falling asleep and only being tired. read more

There are mild cases of narcolepsy, but that would mean falling asleep at fewer times, rather than not falling asleep and only being tired. For a good description of narcolepsy, see: Narcolepsy Fact Sheet from the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS). read more

PS - there's not actually such a thing as mild narcolepsy - symptoms for individuals often change over time. And yes, I have narcolepsy and went undiagnosed for about 13 years. read more

It sounds like you have a range of sleep disorders, and narcolepsy could definitely be one of them. The good thing is that not only do you recognize that something is wrong, but you are going to the doctor to address it. In the meantime, I suggest you keep a little health and sleep diary. read more