Hello @maddyjulia, Welcome to Connect. You will notice that we added a little to your title to hopefully bring members into the discussion who may not know that narcolepsy type 1 is now what the medical community calls narcolepsy with cataplexy. I have no medical background or training but did read some information that leads me to think there is a connection between Kleine-Levin Syndrome and hypersomnia. --- "Recurrent hypersomnia (also known as Kleine-Levin syndrome) is characterized by periods of excessive sleeping up to 20 hours a day, which lasts from 2–35 ..." -- Kleine-Levin Syndrome - an overview: https://www.sciencedirect.com/topics/medicine-and-dentistry/kleine-levin-syndrome.

Also you might find the following Narcolepsy Fact Sheet helpful - https://www.ninds.nih.gov/Disorders/Patient-Caregiver-Education/Fact-Sheets/Narcolepsy-Fact-Sheet. You might also find the following site helpful for preparing what to discuss and planning the conversation with your doctor - https://patientrevolution.org/visit-tools.

Have you thought about seeking help at a major teaching hospital or health facility like Mayo Clinic?

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