zZzZ...A
sleep disorder resulting in excessive sleepiness in the daytime without any
warning.
zZzZ...According to Reuters
Health (March 14, 2000), 1 in 2000 Americans is affected, often occuring during
their teenage years.
zZzZ...A narcoleptic can
fall asleep suddenly anywhere throughout the day, e.g. while having a meal,
in a meeting, in a queue & even while driving!
zZzZ...Sufferers usually
mistake their uncontrollable dozing off or sleepiness as a sign of exhaustion.
zZzZ...It's
a life-long disease as there is no cure but it can be controlled
when treated with drugs.
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