While suddenly and unexpectedly falling asleep during normal waking hours, Shareen experiences vivid hallucinations of being in a horrible car crash.The experience is so realistic that she actually feels physical sensations as if the hallucination were real.Shareen's most likely diagnosis is

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Narcolepsy is a sleep disorder characterized by excessive daytime sleepiness and sudden sleep attacks, often accompanied by vivid hallucinations and a temporary inability to move or speak. Shareen's symptoms align with narcolepsy.

While Suddenly and Unexpectedly Falling Asleep During Normal Waking Hours