Loss of Consciousness Disorders:
Narcolepsy: Disorder of unknown origin where patient cannot resist falling asleep, usually for 20 minutes. Patient may not be able to move on arousal, representing a frightening intrusion of REM sleep phenomena into consciousness. My also involve
Cataplexy: Loss of limb control, and limb paralysis when experiencing a strong emotion, where consciousness is preserved.
not to be confused with Catalepsy: a trance or seizure with a loss of sensation and consciousness accompanied by rigidity of the body.
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