Take the sleep quiz!

sleep disorders

If you answer ‘Yes‘ to any of these questions, then you may be suffering from a sleep disorder. Please consult with your physician about the benefits of having a sleep study.

  • Do you snore?
  • Are you unable to stay awake during the day?
  • Do you wake up with a headache in the morning?
  • Do you wake up in the middle of the night unable to breath or gasping for air?
  • Do you have sudden episodes of loss of muscle control, especially during emotional situations?
  • Do your legs jerk at night or feel restless?
  • Do you ever feel unable to move when falling asleep or waking up?
  • Do you have problems falling asleep or staying asleep?
  • Have you gained a lot of weight in a short time?
  • Are you experiencing difficulty concentrating or remembering things?

The Epworth Sleepiness Scale

How likely are you to doze off or fall asleep in the following situations, in contrast to just feeling tired? This refers to your usual way of life in recent times. Even if you have not done some of these things recently, try to work out how they would have affected you.

Use the following scale to choose the most appropriate number for each situation:

  • 0= would never doze
  • 1= slight chance of dozing
  • 2= moderate chance of dozing
  • 3= high chance of dozing
Situation Chance of dozing
Sitting and reading 0123
Watching TV 0123
Sitting inactive in a public place 0123
As a passenger in a car for an hour without a break 0123
Lying down in the afternoon when circumstances permit 0123
Sitting and talking to someone 0123
Sitting quietly after lunch without alcohol 0123
In a car, while stopped for a few minutes in traffic 0123