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Narcolepsy is the only known neurological disorder that affects the brain and sleep in such a dramatic way, said Mignot, who is director of Stanford's Center for Narcolepsy. It affects both humans and animals and has both genetic and sporadic forms.
Persistent daytime sleepiness occurs in all people with narcolepsy. Narcolepsy can also cause cataplexy, brief episodes of muscle weakness triggered by strong emotions. In addition, narcolepsy can cause fragmented sleep with vivid dreams, and hallucinations and brief paralysis when dozing off or waking up. These symptoms typically begin between ages 10 and 20.