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A patient reports experiencing overwhelming daytime sleepiness, causing them to fall asleep unexpectedly during meetings. They also describe episodes where strong emotions, like laughter, trigger a sudden, temporary loss of muscle control, causing them to slump over. Additionally, they mention having vivid, dream-like visions just as they are falling asleep. Based on this specific combination of symptoms, which of the following is the most likely condition?
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