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Living with Narcolepsy

 Living with narcolepsy requires you to take certain precautions such as:

• Avoid operating machinery or similar activities
• Many states have driving restrictions for people with narcolepsy and most experts recommend that you do not drive at all if you suffer from the condition
• If your child suffers from narcolepsy, inform the school so that they understand the condition and do not punish the child for laziness
• If narcolepsy is making you depressed speak to your GP or get in touch with a support group with other people who have the same condition. This can help you cope with the challenges associated with living with narcolepsy



Frequently asked questions

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• How Can I Naturally Treat Narcolepsy?

References

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2. Michael Thorpy, Therapeutic advances in narcolepsy, Sleep Medicine, Volume 8, Issue 4, June 2007, Pages 427-440, ISSN 1389-9457, 10.1016/j.sleep.2007.03.004.
3. Ian Morrison, Renata L. Riha, Excessive daytime sleepiness and narcolepsy — An approach to investigation and management, European Journal of Internal Medicine, Volume 23, Issue 2, March 2012, Pages 110-117, ISSN 0953-6205, 10.1016/j.ejim.2011.09.005.