Lifestyle adjustments for those with narcolepsy:

-practice good sleep hygiene

Educate close friends, family members, co-workers, teachers, etc. (those who you have close contact with) about your disorder and how it may affect your functioning. For example, daytime sleepiness can be mistaken for laziness, or lack of interest or ability. Plan now for how your future (i.e., home, work, family) may be affected by narcolepsy.

-Limit consumption of stimulating foods/beverages

-Exercise -Let natural/stimulated sunlight work for you. -Schedule naps, work, and activities -Keep a to-do list - seek support -try other tips for wakefulness

Narcolepsy in Children
Everything you need to know to handle the disorder and keep your child safe and healthy.

Education:

Reed Collins Johnson

A Look @ Narcolepsy
How is Narcolepsy Diagnosed?
1. Thorough physical exam and medical history is conducted to rule out other disorders. 2. A PolysomnogrAM IS DONE. 3. A multiple sleep latency test is performed. 4. Spinal fluid and genetic tests are reserved for special cases.

What Exactly is Narcolepsy?

Narcolepsy is a condition of excessive sleepiness that may considerably impact all aspects of a childs life including social and academic functioning.

How is Narcolepsy Treated?

Treatment plans typically involve a three-pronged approach: medication, behavioral modification, and education.

Children with narcolepsy experience the following:

-constant excessive daytime sleepiness

-falling asleep at unusual times and locations that may be unexpectedly sudden in the form of sleep attacks

-ongoing struggles to stay awake

Symptoms: excessive daytime sleepiness, cataplexy, sleep paralysis, hypnoagogic hallucinations, and disturbed sleep through the night.