Are you thinking of committing suicide but do not have a plan?

Do you think your sleep problem may be caused by a mental health problem?

Do you think your sleep problem has caused your mental health problem to become worse?

Has your sleep problem caused you to limit your usual activities for longer than 2 weeks despite home treatment?

Has your sleep problem failed to improve after 2 weeks of home treatment?

If you have answered "No" to the above questions, go back to Check Your Symptoms and continue to answer the questions to evaluate your symptoms.

Do you think your sleep problem may be caused by a medicine?Note: If you answered "Yes":Call the health professional who prescribed the medicine the same day to determine whether you should stop taking the medicine or take a different one. An appointment may not be necessary.If you are taking a medicine not prescribed by a health professional, stop taking the medicine. Call your health professional if you feel you need to continue taking the medicine.

Do you think that your sleep problem may be caused by the use of alcohol, caffeine, or an illegal drug?

If you have answered "No" to the above questions, go back to Check Your Symptoms and continue to answer the questions to evaluate your symptoms.

Do you, your partner, or your child have breathing problems while asleep?

Do you, your partner, or your child have episodes of not breathing (apnea), gasping, or choking during sleep?

Do you sometimes fall asleep at inappropriate times, such as while working or while driving?Note: If you have fallen asleep at an inappropriate time, do not operate a motor vehicle or engage in other activities that may cause you or someone else harm if you fall asleep until you see your health professional.

Do you, your partner, or your child snore loudly and heavily while asleep?

If you have answered "No" to the above questions, go back to Check Your Symptoms and continue to answer the questions to evaluate your symptoms.

Have you ever fallen asleep at an inappropriate time, such as while working or while driving?Note: If you have fallen asleep at an inappropriate time, do not operate a motor vehicle or engage in other activities that may cause you or someone else harm if you fall asleep until you see your health professional.

Is daytime sleepiness causing problems at work, school, or home?

If you have answered "No" to the above questions, go back to Check Your Symptoms and continue to answer the questions to evaluate your symptoms.

Are you using sleeping pills regularly and are not able to stop using them on your own?

Are you using alcohol regularly to cause sleepiness and are not able to stop using it?

If you have answered "No" to the above questions, go back to Check Your Symptoms and continue to answer the questions to evaluate your symptoms.

Do you awaken from sleep frequently to urinate?

Does pain frequently awaken you from sleep?

Does the same medical problem frequently awaken you from sleep?

Has your sleep problem caused you to limit your usual daily activities for longer than 2 weeks?

Do you still have a sleep problem after 2 weeks of home treatment?

If you have answered "No" to the above questions, go back to Check Your Symptoms and continue to answer the questions to evaluate your symptoms.

Call your health professional immediately.

You have answered "Yes" to a question that indicates you may need immediate care. Call your health professional now to discuss your symptoms and arrange for your care.

• Symptoms are likely to worsen without medical care.
• If you do not have a health professional, seek emergency care.
• Emergency transportation is not needed. However, if you are not able to travel safely either by driving yourself or having someone else drive you, call an ambulance.

You do not need to answer any of the other questions.

Call your health professional today.

You have answered "Yes" to a question that indicates you need to call your health professional to discuss your symptoms and arrange for care.

• An appointment today is usually needed.
• Symptoms are unlikely to improve without medical care.

Return to the Check Your Symptoms section and answer the questions. You may need to see a health professional sooner if you have other more serious symptoms.

You may wait to see if the symptoms improve over the next 24 hours.

You have answered "Yes" to a question that indicates you may wait to see if your symptoms improve over the next 24 hours (or the specified time period). If symptoms improve, no appointment is needed.

• If symptoms do not improve after 24 hours (or the specified time period), an appointment within the next 24 hours is usually needed.
• If appropriate, try home treatment to relieve your symptoms.
• Check your symptoms in 24 hours, or sooner if there is any change.
• Call your health professional if symptoms get worse.

Return to the Check Your Symptoms section and answer the questions. You may need to see a health professional sooner if you have other more serious symptoms.