Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsThe Sleep QuizWho Is This Sleep Quiz For?About This Sleep QuizHow Much Sleep Do I Need?Common Types of Sleep DisordersHow Does Lack of Sleep Affect Health?Tips for Getting to Sleep
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The Sleep Quiz
Who Is This Sleep Quiz For?
About This Sleep Quiz
How Much Sleep Do I Need?
Common Types of Sleep Disorders
How Does Lack of Sleep Affect Health?
Tips for Getting to Sleep
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While we may know how important sleep is to our health and well-being, most of us hardly get enough. According to a National Sleep Foundation poll taken in 2020, more than one-third of U.S. adults aren’t getting the recommended amount of sleep and feel tired during the day for at least half the week.
Take this free quiz to help you learn more about your sleep and decide if you should get evaluated for a potential sleep disorder.
This quiz is not meant to be a diagnostic tool or replace the support of a credentialed healthcare professional. If you are struggling with sleep issues, reach out to your doctor who can help determine if you need treatment.
This sleep quiz is for anyone who has trouble sleeping or thinks they may have a sleep disorder. It can help you recognizesigns of sleep deprivationandcommon sleep disorders, which could let you know it’s time to consult a medical professional about your sleep.
Sleep is the undisputed power that can help reset our body and our brains. A good night’s sleep can help restore immune function, improves athletic performance, and helps regulate body metabolism.—DEEPA BURMAN, MD, FAASM
Sleep is the undisputed power that can help reset our body and our brains. A good night’s sleep can help restore immune function, improves athletic performance, and helps regulate body metabolism.
—DEEPA BURMAN, MD, FAASM
This sleep quiz is based on the symptoms of disrupted or disordered sleep. Each response corresponds to your potential for having a sleep disorder—low, moderate, or high.
A medical professional may ask you questions about your sleep and medical history and perform an exam to diagnose you with a sleep disorder.
Our minds and bodies need sleep each night to function. Here’s how much sleep we need a day at each age, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC):
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Regularlyfeeling tired during the dayis a sign we’re not getting enough sleep—though it doesn’t automatically mean we have a sleep disorder. Somecauses of sleep disturbancecan be linked to modern life—longer work hours and more electronic devices—but others can be linked to sleep disorders.
There are over 80 different sleep disorders, and some are more common than others.We might have a sleep disorder and not even know it, so it’s a good idea to talk with a medical professional.
Insomnia
People with insomnia usually can’t get enough sleep at night, making them feel tired throughout the day. Daytime sleepiness can also cause problems functioning or performing certain tasks.
Sleep Apnea
Sleep apnea is a sleep disorder that causes your breathing to stop and restart several times during sleep. When this happens, your blood oxygen levels drop, which triggers your body to pull you out of deep sleep to restart breathing. Interrupted sleep causes daytime sleepiness and, if left untreated, contributes to or worsens several medical conditions, including heart disease, diabetes, and high blood pressure.
Narcolepsy
Restless legs syndrome
Restless legs syndrome (RLS) is a neurological disorder that causes a strong desire to move the legs due to a tingling or unpleasant feeling. Since it usually happens when the person is still and trying to fall asleep, RLS can make it hard to fall asleep or stay asleep.
Circadian rhythm disorders
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