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sleep attack

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sleep attack
Narcoleptic attack Sleep disorders A sine qua non feature of narcolepsy, consisting of an episode of irresistible sleep, which may occur at any time, but most commonly during boring or monotonous activities–eg, during lectures, driving a car, or watching TV, but also during emotional and physical exertion–eg, coitus, phone conversations


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Symptoms of insomnia are difficulty in falling asleep, waking up repeatedly during the night, waking up too early in the morning, feeling tired upon waking, sleepiness and sleep attacks during the day, irritability and problems with concentration or memory We are living hectic lives in a hectic world and the reasons that most people are kept from sleeping are innumerable.
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Turning on the radio and opening the window have not been proven to prevent sleep attacks, Farmers said.
 
 
 
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