Before jumping into a discussion of the various groups assisting
Narcolepsy patients, it is important to mention the disease
itself briefly. Narcolepsy is a neurological disease, which
leads to various physical as well as psychological disorders.
The symptoms range from acute sleeping disorder (with patients
falling asleep during the day irrespective of the time and
place) in spite of a sound sleep at night to acute concoctions
and emotional outbursts. Various social feelings such as humor,
excitement and even emotional moments with the dearest and
nearest one can trigger off cataplectic attacks. As a result of
this, the patients face psychological disorders and gradually
withdraw themselves from the social life. They are often
regarded as blunt, indiscipline and unmotivated. At times, this
can be life-threatening as well. Various support groups have
emerged all over the world to provide patients of Narcolepsy all
the necessary medical assistance. They are helping victims to
overcome the disease and lead a no