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Quiz: Do You Have a Sleep Disorder?

If you answer yes to any of the following questions, you may be dealing with insomnia or another type of sleep disorder. Consult your doctor.

1. Do you snore loudly and/or heavily?
   Yes or No
   
   
2. Are you excessively sleepy or do you lack energy in the daytime?
   Yes or No
   
   
3. Do you have trouble with concentration or memory loss?
   Yes or No
   
   
4. Do you fall asleep while driving, in meetings, while reading a book, or while watching television?
   Yes or No
   
   
5. Do you have occasional morning headaches?
   Yes or No
   
   
6. Do you sleepwalk, have nightmares, or have night terrors?
   Yes or No
   
   
7. Do you suffer from depression or mood changes?
   Yes or No
   
   
8. Do you have trouble going to sleep or staying asleep?
   Yes or No
   
   
9. Have you experienced recent weight gain or high blood pressure?
   Yes or No
   
   
10. Have you been told you hold your breath when you sleep?
    Yes or No

Reviewed by The Sleep Medicine Center at The Cleveland Clinic.

Edited by Michael Breus, MD Sept 2007

SOURCE: The National Sleep Foundation.