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    Press Play with Madeleine Brand

    Why narcolepsy is the most dysfunctional kind of sleep you can get

    Henry Nicholls has had narcolepsy for half his life. He says the condition is like being sleep deprived and overslept at the same time, and there is no cure.

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    By Madeleine Brand • Dec 3, 2018 • 1 min read

    Henry Nicholls has had narcolepsy for half his life. He says the condition is like being sleep deprived and overslept at the same time, and there is no cure. Looking into narcolepsy, he learned about a host of other disorders too, including “sexsomnia,” where people engage in sexual activity when they’re asleep. And there’s the condition many of us have: insomnia. He gives us tips on how to retrain your brain to get better sleep.

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      Madeleine Brand

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      Henry Nicholls

      author, “Sleepyhead: The Neuroscience of a Good Night’s Rest”

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    The full episode

    3 of 4
    Living with narcolepsy, and tips for fighting insomnia
    1. 0:00A critical look at the legacy of George H. W. Bush
    2. 11:06It’s looking to be a blockbuster week for Special Counsel Robert Mueller
    3. 19:42Why narcolepsy is the most dysfunctional kind of sleep you can getYou’re reading this
    4. 35:00KCRW’s annual list of best music
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