when i close my eyes whats keeping me up at night

Similarly, most individuals with narcolepsy find that a brief, 15- to 20-minute nap substantially improves their alertness for the next one to two hours. In contrast, people with narcolepsy usually feel alert upon waking but then feel sleepy throughout much of the day, even though they have had good quality, ample nighttime sleep. As a result, people with apnea often do not feel well rested when they wake, and are sleepy during the day. Many other sleep disorders, such as obstructive sleep apnea, result in both poor quality and insufficient nighttime sleep. School-age children may resume napping habits from a younger age, and the naps may be long and unrefreshing.

The child may be irritable, hyperactive, or have trouble paying attention in school. In younger children, sleepiness may have a different appearance. Sometimes, people with narcolepsy can have “automatic behavior” in which they continue an activity, such as driving or taking notes in class, with little conscious awareness. This intense and persistent sleepiness often leads to inattention and drowsiness. Many people with narcolepsy report their sleepiness is similar to the feelings that others report after staying awake all night. In many, it is so intense that they frequently and unintentionally doze off while sitting in a class, riding in a car, or watching a movie. Everyone with narcolepsy has some daytime sleepiness, but the severity of sleepiness varies among individuals.

When i close my eyes whats keeping me up at night