What is World Narcolepsy Day?

Every year on September 22nd, World Narcolepsy Day raises the alarm about this common sleep disorder. Many who have narcolepsy are also posting their news on social media.

Narcolepsy is classified as a sleep disorder. However, narcolepsy is also regarded as a chronic medical disorder. The brain cannot control their sleep-wake cycle for those who have narcolepsy. 3 million people around the world are affected by this disease. This number does not include those who are undiagnosed. For those that are not, it takes up to 15 years to be properly diagnosed with narcolepsy.