Do you know anyone who has Narcolepsy?

I have had to take frequent naps all my life and I get these overwhelming urges to sleep. I had a sleep study done and they said Narcolepsy is what I have.

This girl just dropped off at her desk, but as soon as she started taking the meds, she was ok

I've only met one person with narcolepsy and she would fall asleep in the middle of a sentence. I would have to wake her and remind her of what we were discussing

I have known no one, but I'm familiar with treatment. CNS such as ritalin or dextroamphetamine usually helps.

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