Narcolepsy: 14 Signs You Might Not Have Noticed
13. Daytime sleepiness
The majority of people can go to bed at night and remain awake all day long to do their work or to live at home. Narcolepsy patients are not able to do this. Even though they may sleep during the night, they still feel tired and sleepy throughout the day.
Narcolepsy can cause some people to not sleep at all during the night. Instead, they feel the need to sleep in the daytime. Even if a person has narcolepsy, they will still feel sleepy during the day. It can be frustrating and confusing for them.
It’s one of the most common symptoms, but it’s not always recognized as a problem. Some people may think that they’re tired because they don’t sleep well at night. Only when the problem persists over a period of time do people seek medical help or realize that there is a serious issue.