Narcolepsy: 14 Signs You Might Not Have Noticed
12. Microsleep
It is a dangerous and frightening symptom for the patient. This is a symptom that is not reported often, but is very common in people with narcolepsy. Microsleep is when a person works while only half asleep. The person may be going about their normal daily routine without realizing it. The person may suddenly fall deeper into sleep or wake up in the middle or their routine without knowing where they are.
The sufferer might also not remember their actions or events while in microsleep. It is a very dangerous symptombut, because people can drive, walk in traffic and even take care of their children while not fully awake. Many people are unaware of this symptom, until someone else notices it. Narcolepsy sufferers are less likely than others to experience microsleep after treatment.
