Narcolepsy Awareness Week

Narcolepsy Awareness Week is sponsored by the American Sleep Association. From December 1 - 7, the ASA and its affiliates will be increasing awareness about narcolepsy.

The primary objective of this campaign is to improve the nation's knowledge about the signs, symptoms, complications, diagnosis, and treatment options of narcolepsy.

Newstations and Sleep Laboratories around the country will be providing life-saving information every day during Narcolepsy Awareness Week.

SYMPTOMS of NARCOLEPSY		COMPLICATIONS of NARCOLEPSY
- Excessive daytime sleepiness - Hallucinations when going to sleep or waking up - Feeling paralyzed when going to sleep or waking up - Muscle weakness associated with intense emotions		- Increased Risk of Motor Vehicle Accidents - Difficulty achieving life goals secondary to daytime sleepiness - Decreased Mental Performance
Find Out More About Narcolepsy		Find Out More About Narcolepsy

Talk to a Participating Member about Narcolespy and Narcolepsy Awareness Week

Popular Topics for Patients

- Sleep Apnea Info

- What is CPAP?

- Restless Legs

- Children and Sleep

- Narcolepsy

- Clinical Trials

- Ask the Sleep Doctor

- Insomnia Info

- Sleep Lab Directory

- Support Groups

- Night Terrors

- Periodic Leg Movements

- Calendar of Sleep Events

- What is Sleep?

Narcolepsy Awareness Week is held on the first 7 days of every December (2007 / 2008 / 2009 / 2010)