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Narcolepsy

Narcolepsy . By: Yesenia Cervantes. Definition . Narcolepsy: the experience of irresistible attacks of sleep that can take place at any time and any place, and usually last between 10 to 20 minutes. . Associated Features .

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Narcolepsy

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  1. Narcolepsy By: Yesenia Cervantes

  2. Definition • Narcolepsy: the experience of irresistible attacks of sleep that can take place at any time and any place, and usually last between 10 to 20 minutes.

  3. Associated Features • Excessive day time sleepiness • Cataplexy- loss of muscle strength • Hypnogogic Hallucination- often frightening dream like experience that incorporate his or her real environment.

  4. Sleep paralysis- temporary inability to move during sleep transitions. • Sleep paralysis- temporary inability to move during sleep transitions. • Leg jerks, nightmares , and restlessness

  5. DSM-IV-TR The diagnostic criteria for Narcolepsy (347.00) • A. Overpowering daily attacks of sleep for 3 months or more. • B. One or Both of the following: • -Cataplexy (-loss of muscle strength) • -Repeated REM intrusions – hallucinations and/or paralysis • C. Not caused by a substance or general medical condition

  6. Etiology • Narcolepsy is a neurological sleep disorder. • It not cause by mental illness or psychological problems. • Is thought to be the result of a number of genetic abnormalities that affect specific biological factors in the brain. • Triggered by environmental factors, such as a virus.

  7. Prevalence • Affects males and females equally. • Under-recognized and Under-diagnosed condition • Narcolepsy with cataplexy (muscle weakness): 1 in 3000 Americans • Narcolepsy without cataplexy: Believed to be higher, but exact figures are unknown.

  8. Treatments • Drug Therapy: • Drugs to alert central nervous system • Antidepressants • Behavioral Therapy: • Planned naps • Improving quality of nighttime sleep • Taking safety precautions (especially with driving) • Support Groups

  9. Prognosis • Currently, narcolepsy is incurable, but can be managed with treatment. • Causes problems with memory and attention. • Can lead to depression, anxiety, and sexual problems.

  10. Prognosis • Narcolepsy tends to run in families • The symptoms are most frequent during the ages of 15 to 30. • People with narcolepsy cannot get a drivers license in many states. • Or, must be symptom free for an extended period of time.

  11. Discussion Question • DO you think that a person with narcolepsy can live a quality life?

  12. Videos • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X0h2nleWTwI&feature=related • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fW31IanJiAM

  13. Refernces • Jasmin, L. (2012). Narcolepsy. Retrieved 2012, from U.S. National Library of Medicine database. • Mayers.G.(2011).Myers’psychologyfor ap.NewYork:NY.Worth publishers. • Halgin,R.P.&Whit boums,S.K.(2005).(Abnormal psychology: clinical perspective on psychological disorders. New York, NY: McGraw Hill.

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