Narcolepsy- A disabling neurological disorder of sleep regulation that affects the control of sleep and wakefulness. It may be described as an intrusion of the dreaming state of sleep REM into the waking state. -Symptoms generally begin between the ages of 15 and 30. -Symptoms of the disorder: excessive daytime sleepiness; cataplexy (brief episodes of muscle weakness brought on by strong emotions) sleep paralysis (paralysis upon falling asleep or waking up) and hypnagogic hallucinations (vivid dream-like images …showed first 75 words of 736 total…

…showed last 75 words of 736 total…-Causes of acute insomnia: significant life stress, illness, environmental factors (noise, light, or temperature), things that throw off a normal sleep schedule. -Acute insomnia may not require treatment, but if insomnia makes it hard to function a health care provider may prescribe sleeping pills for a limited time. -treatment for chronic insomnia includes first treating any underlying conditions or health problems. If chronic insomnia continues, your health care provider may suggest behavioral therapy or medication.