While cheering for his son,Jim suddenly collapses to the floor and gets up after a few moments.What characteristic of narcolepsy may Jim have experienced?

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Cataplexy is a sudden loss of muscle tone, often triggered by strong emotions such as excitement or laughter. This could have caused Jim to collapse while cheering for his son. Sleep paralysis and hypnagogic hallucinations typically occur during the transition between waking and sleeping, and are not related to sudden muscle weakness or collapse.

While Cheering for His Son,Jim Suddenly Collapses to the Floor