Gargi informed her physician that she is experiencing excessive daytime sleepiness and is often embarrassed due to falling asleep at inopportune times often with little to no warning. She also described other symptoms-feeling a weakness in her facial muscles as well as in her limb muscles. After hearing her symptoms, the physician informed her that there is a disruption of her REM sleep pattern and prescribed her some amphetamines and antidepressants to help alleviate her symptoms. In this scenario, Gargi is most likely suffering from which of the following disorders?

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Gargi's symptoms of excessive daytime sleepiness, falling asleep suddenly, and muscle weakness (cataplexy) are characteristic of narcolepsy. The mention of disrupted REM sleep further supports this diagnosis. Narcolepsy is often treated with stimulants like amphetamines to help with the sleepiness and antidepressants to manage cataplexy and other REM-related symptoms.

Gargi Informed Her Physician That She Is Experiencing Excessive Daytime