Narcolepsy: Student Analysis

In his article “Narcolepsy,” Jerome M. Siegel discusses the disease and its possible causes. To begin with, Siegel defines the symptoms and problems associated with the disease. Moreover, he states what exactly the disease is, his research into its causes and effects on the nervous system, and the possibility that the narcolepsy may be an autoimmune disease.

I was diagnosed with dyslexia in elementary school. My parents believed in my academic abilities, and strengths, including determination, perseverance, and organization. I have worked hard to earn a high GPA in college. Many things are possible when given an equal chance in life, and everyone deserves an opportunity. My experiences with a disability and diversity shaped my personality. Advocating for my academic needs taught me to speak up in a respectful way, and strengthened my interest in assisting others in communicating their needs. I am passionate about working with people that have disabilities, injuries, and deficiencies so that I can help them to achieve as much independence as possible, while improving their health and quality of

Leonie was seen today as ongoing management for narcolepsy. She has continued on with dexamphetamine 10mg in the morning and 10mg in the afternoon. Whilst initially noticing good benefit, she has worsened significantly with regards to her daytime symptoms more recently. Part of this she believes is a lack of efficacy of the dexamphetamine and also part of this she believes is re-emergence of sleep walking.

Narcolepsy is a sleeping disorder that affects 1 in about 2,000 people in the United States. Many people are unaware that they have this disorder, and it goes undiagnosed. Narcolepsy affects your sleeping pattern, including irregular patterns in your Rapid Eye Movement (REM), and significant disruptions in your normal sleep/wake cycle. There is no cure for this disorder, but it is treatable. We also don’t know what causes it.

I am a senior Accounting major student. I will receive Bachelor of Science- Business degree in May 2014. I am now applying for the graduate degree in Accounting at Clemson University.

I am currently studying for an Associate’s Degree in Business Administration at Northern Virginia Community College. I plan to transfer to George Mason University in order to earn a Bachelor’s of Science Degree in Accounting. I aspire to become either a Forensic Accountant or a Certified Public Accountant. I am extremely motivated and care deeply about my education. I believe that attending George Mason will help me achieve my goals because the university has a highly regarded business program.

My undergraduate experience was nothing short of enriching and empowering. I transferred to Messiah during my sophomore year and quickly found my passion for accounting. I packed four years of accounting coursework into two and a half years, and managed to graduate a semester early with 150 credits. In February of 2016, I began my career in auditing at a small firm

I hope to continue to work towards my dream of becoming an accountant by furthering my education in the department of McCombs at the University of Texas at Austin, the number one school for accounting. Although it would be expensive, that’s the school I’d like to attend because I believe that it is the best place for me to get myself to the upper percent of accountants as fast as

I’m currently in my Junior year at California State University Los Angeles majoring in Business Administration with option in Accounting. As a current fulltime student I can say I’m familiar with Microsoft Office and as an Accounting major I’m proficient on Microsoft Excel. I’m currently taking intermediate accounting courses and preparing myself for a tax training program.

Narcolepsy is defined as a condition characterized by an extreme tendency to fall asleep whenever in relaxing surroundings. It is a brain disorder that causes poor control of sleep and wake cycles. People that have narcolepsy usually experience sudden sleep attacks. These sleep attacks can last from a few seconds to minutes. Narcolepsy is classified by extreme daytime sleepiness, cataplexy, hypnologic hallucinations, and sleep paralysis. In this paper the focus is on the physiological effects of Narcolepsy on an individual, as well as explains treatments and recent research studies being made today and in the future.

Narcolepsy is a permanent sleep disorder that gets worse with age. It is estimated that about 40,000 to 135,000 people in the United States have narcolepsy. (Narcolepsy, 2002). Most people who have narcolepsy are often times misdiagnosed because the symptoms, especially if noticed at the beginning stages, are very similar to other sleep disorders. Some of the symptoms that go along with narcolepsy are excessive sleepiness, especially during the daytime or when sleep is inappropriate, cataplexy which is when a person suddenly looses control of their muscles, sleep paralysis which is when the person is unable to move for a short period of time after they wake up from sleep, and hypnagogic hallucinations which is very

The psychological disorder that I find interesting is Narcolepsy. The disorder is diagnosed by taking several tests, also the doctor will perform a physical exam. Some may require to stay in a sleeping center, where you go through an in-depth analysis of your sleep by sleep specialists. Doctors will ask you for a sleep history also for you to keep a record of your sleep patterns. Various cultures deal with the disorder differently, because they perform many different tests on the disorder. The symptoms vary across cultures, because symptoms are different for different people.

I am currently a junior at Georgia State University, majoring in Accounting and minoring in Spanish. I am in currently taking Principles of Accounting 2 class and it is going well. Another goal that I have doing this semester is applying for internships this summer. My goal is to start gaining experience in the Accounting field. In addition, I plan to use the software called Rosetta Stone to continue to learn about the Spanish language and continue taking Spanish classes at the university to finish my minor.

I am an ambitious, creative and enthusiastic individual. Since childhood I have enjoyed maths, as it is challenging and consists mostly of problem solving. Therefore, wanting to further my career in finance and accounting. I am a sociable individual who gets on well with others. I am computer literate; therefore I am familiar with software's such as Excel and publisher, and I believe that this skill will help with my progress in accounting. I work well on my own and within a group, which makes me an ideal candidate for an accounting degree.

Sleep disorders have always surrounded me through family and friends. though I never suffered with any sort of sleeping disorder, I was well aware of how unnerving it can be toothless who suffer from it. I did not know all of the different types there were, and was intrigued when reading chapter three of my psychology book. I had assumed that nigh terrors, which I used to think were the same as nightmares, were over exaggerations of a person’s scary dream. Sleepwalking also held interesting facts that I didn’t know prior. Having a best friend who occasionally sleepwalks, I was always interested in why she would seldom remember both walking and talking. I also appreciated learning about sleep apnea because my father used to struggle with it and would worry my mom about his breathing when he was asleep.