This piece of information is meant to provide you with basic information about narcolepsy. I also provide some concrete tips on how to limit its effects through behavioral therapy. Take some time to read it to the end and you will be glad you did.

Narcolepsy is a misunderstood type of sleeping disorder mainly because its symptoms can easily be misdiagnosed. In essence Narcolepsy is a type of sleeping disorder whereby the narcoleptic gets sleep attacks during the day - often called excessive daytime sleepiness disorder (EDS).

The narcoleptic of person suffering from narcolepy feels sleeps during daytime and might be unable to help it but just fall asleep. This happens because the disorder affects the area that controls sleepiness and wakefulness in the body. This means it is a neurological based condition.

In most instances, narcolepsy sufferers also suffer from cataplexy. What happens here is that the person looses muscle control and might fall down to the ground uncontrollably. The effects of narcolepsy affects different individual with varying severity.

First let me make it clear that it is possible to live with narcolepsy, however, it can be fatal in some instances. For example, if cataplexy attacks while driving or holding heavy metal then there would most definitely be a tragic incident. It can also affect scholars by impairing performance at school or workers at work. Keep in mind that research is still on going in order to try and understand this rare sleeping disorder better.

Now let me quickly go over some few behavioral therapy activities to be practiced in order to contain narcolepy. I do, however, strongly recommend that you visit a doctor for a full diagnosis.

Avoiding drugs that can affect sleep. This includes any form of drug.

Taking short naps during the day can do wonders to containing this disorder. The naps should be last for about 30 minutes.

Eat a proper diet and exercise but not within 2 - 3 hours of bedtime.

Keep your bedroom or sleep area quiet, comfortable, and free of light and distractions, such as a TV or computer.

Avoid eating just before bed time especially food that can make it hard for you to fall asleep. This include, Caffeine in coffee, chocolate, and certain soft drinks and teas.

Also avoid alcohol and tobacco at all times especially before bedtime

I hope these are enough for you to start on and I can guarantee that if you implement them well, you will see the difference. To add to your knowledge of narcolepsy, you can also visit some sites that offer free and comprehensive information on this subject. I believe that the more you know about it the more you will learn to live with it without letting it affect your life.