How To Manage Cataplexy

Exercise Regularly

Regular exercise can help patients manage symptoms of narcolepsy and cataplexy. Experts recommend engaging in moderate exercise at least four or five hours prior to sleeping. This helps expend some of the energy in the body and has been shown to promote more restful sleep. When an individual's sleep quality increases, they'll also feel more awake during the day. The endorphins released during the exercise itself may also promote wakefulness. When an individual's sleep cycle is more strictly regulated, they're less likely to have episodes where their body initiates REM movements while they are awake. Individuals should try engaging in forms of exercise they enjoy rather than forcing themselves to keep up fitness regimens they don't like.

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