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Cataplexy
The syndrome of narcolepsy, which causes daytime sleep attacks, may be associated with episodes of complete temporary loss of muscular tone, associated with intense emotions, such as crying or laughing. The pt may collapse to the ground, but does not go unconscious. This seems to be a daytime rem sleep-like situation.
How long it usually lasts:
Chronic (lasts years to lifelong)
How common is it?
Rare
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