"Dungsa" is the Ilocano term for drowsiness. It is the mental state before sleep sets in. We all normally experience this. My sister sent me a text message earlier inquiring about excessive "dungsa". Her friend apparently is suffering from too much drowsiness that she was even robbed without her knowing it. My sister did not give me the other symptoms that her friend is experiencing, so I will just zero in on the 'excessive' sleepiness. The condition is termed Narcolepsy. Here's what the prestigious Mayo Clinic say about this condition. Narcolepsy is a chronic sleep disorder characterized by overwhelming daytime drowsiness and sudden attacks of sleep. People with narcolepsy often find it difficult to stay awake for long periods of time, regardless of the circumstances. Narcolepsy can cause serious disruptions in personal and professional lives. Some people mistake narcolepsy for depression, seizure disorder, fainting, simple lack of slee...