Modern Mysteries

19-year-old is a real-life sleeping beauty

By T.K. Randall
August 23, 2015 ·  9 comments

The condition can be particularly debilitating. Image Credit: CC BY 2.0 Paul Sapiano The incurable and untreatable condition, which can hit at any time, is known as Kleine-Levin syndrome. Sufferers typically experience episodes of prolonged sleep lasting several days, something that makes it difficult to engage in activities that most people take for granted.

"When I experience an episode, I can be out for ten days at a time," said Georgia. "I get a foggy feeling in my head when it's coming on and the next thing I know I'm just knocked out."

The condition can bring about periods of insomnia and a craving for junk food but the biggest problem is how it can affect everyday activities such as attending school or going on holiday.In total Georgia has suffered at least 35 episodes adding up to almost an entire year of her life.

"For the first two years I had an episode every month," she said. "It has since become more infrequent, but there are no precautions you can take to avoid it happening."

While there is no cure there may at least be a light at the end of the tunnel thanks to the fact that episodes of the condition tend to taper off by the time an individual reaches their 30s.

Being only 19 however Georgia may yet have to put up with it for many more years to come.

Source: Mail Online | Comments (9)

Tags: Sleep, Kleine-Levin syndrome