Type of Disorder

Narcolepsy

Narcolepsy is a neurological disorder affecting the brain’s ability to regulate sleep-wake cycles, resulting in excessive daytime sleepiness.

What Is Narcolepsy?

Narcolepsy disrupts REM sleep regulation and may cause sudden sleep episodes or muscle weakness triggered by emotions.

Common Symptoms

Recognizing the signs early can help you get the treatment you need

Excessive daytime sleepiness

Sudden sleep attacks

Sleep paralysis

Vivid hallucinations

If you or a bed partner notice these symptoms, a sleep evaluation is strongly recommended.

How Narcolepsy Is Diagnosed

Diagnosis involves specialized sleep testing, including overnight studies and daytime nap evaluations.

Treatment Options

Treatment depends on the severity of the disorder and individual patient needs

Wake-promoting medications

Structured sleep schedules

Scheduled daytime naps

REM-regulating therapies

Why Proper Diagnosis Matters

Early diagnosis improves safety, daily functioning, and symptom control.

Related Sleep Disorders

Our Process

Understanding your sleep starts with a simple, proven 3-step process:

Book or Get Referred

Schedule your consultation or ask your doctor to send a referral to NY Metro Sleep. Our team will guide you through insurance verification and scheduling.

Complete Your Sleep Testing

Stay overnight in our accredited Bronx sleep center, where our specialists perform a detailed sleep study using advanced monitoring equipment.

Receive Your Diagnosis & Care Plan

Within days, you’ll meet with a sleep specialist to review results and begin a personalized treatment plan designed to restore healthy, restful sleep.

Commitment to Excellence

Our Accreditations

Offering in-lab sleep studies for children 21 months and older

Our AASM-accredited sleep center provides physician-directed diagnostic testing and individualized treatment planning for patients 21 months+ of age