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Sometimes people see things that aren't there during sleep paralysis. Not everyone with sleep paralysis has narcolepsy. You may be aware of it happening and can recall it afterward.

It's usually brief - lasting a few seconds or minutes. During sleep paralysis, you can't move or speak while falling asleep or upon waking. People with narcolepsy often experience sleep paralysis. Not everyone with narcolepsy has these symptoms. Some people with narcolepsy experience only one or two episodes of cataplexy a year. Or your knees may suddenly lose strength, causing you to fall. For example, when you laugh, your head may drop without your control. But sometimes fear, surprise or anger can cause the loss of muscle tone. Laughter or excitement may cause the symptoms. Often the emotions that cause cataplexy are positive. Symptoms may last up to a few minutes.Ĭataplexy can't be controlled. It can cause slurred speech or complete weakness of most muscles. When you awaken, you can't remember what you did, and you probably didn't do it well. You might continue to perform that task while asleep. For example, you may fall asleep while writing, typing or driving. Some people with narcolepsy continue doing a task when they fall asleep briefly. Feeling sleepy makes it hard to focus and function. Daytime sleepiness often is the first symptom to appear. You also may experience a decrease in how alert and focused you feel during the day. After waking, you'll often feel refreshed but you'll get sleepy again. You might fall asleep for only a few minutes or up to a half-hour. It can be especially dangerous if you fall asleep while driving. For example, you may be working or talking with friends and suddenly fall asleep. It may happen when you're bored or during a task. People with narcolepsy fall asleep without warning. They include:Įxcessive daytime sleepiness. The symptoms of narcolepsy may get worse during the first few years of the disorder. Support from others - family, friends, employers and teachers - can help people cope with the disorder. However, medicines and lifestyle changes can help manage the symptoms. Narcolepsy is a life-long condition for which there's no cure. Most people who don't have cataplexy have type 2 narcolepsy. Most people with type 1 narcolepsy have cataplexy. This can be triggered by strong emotion, especially laughter. Sometimes narcolepsy also causes a sudden loss of muscle tone, known as cataplexy (KAT-uh-plek-see). This can cause serious problems in their daily routine. People with narcolepsy find it hard to stay awake for long periods of time. Narcolepsy is a sleep disorder that makes people very drowsy during the day.