Narcolepsy

I've never known very much about this sleeping disorder, I knew what it was, saw various movies joking about it, but had no idea how horrible it actually is.

In psychology we watched a video interviewing a couple individuals who had the disorder. They didn't know for years and just assumed they weren't getting enough sleep, or were too active wearing themselves out. When actually it was something they didnt control at all.

Did you know that those cataleptic moments when they just fall asleep spontaneously are triggered by ANY emotion, people with narcolepsy have to avoid having any kind of emotion so they do not have to suffer from the danger or embarrassment of these episodes. This means they have to avoid laughing (can't joke with friends or watch a funny movie), they can't love or be loved (usually won't date or get married). They can drive but they are at risk.

Even animals have been diagnosed with Narcolepsy. There was a study done with dogs where just giving them food, made them excited, and they couldn't control their bodies from falling asleep.

Can you imagine a life avoiding any emotions? Life is based and valued out of our laughter, love, tears, pain, and joy. A life absent of all those elements is barely considered 'living' at all.