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Understanding the difference between sleepiness and sleep disorders on Coast Live

Posted at 1:08 PM, Mar 12, 2019
and last updated 2019-03-12 13:08:10-04

HAMPTON ROADS, Va. - Shortly after daylight savings time, losing an hour of sleep can contribute to a tired or groggy feeling for a few days, but for some, fighting to stay awake is part of everyday life. Dr. Raj Dasgupta discusses how a sleep disorder may be the cause and Carol Arnette, the mother of a teen patient with narcolepsy, shares her experience raising a child with this disorder.