Are you getting enough sleep?
How likely are you to doze off or fall asleep in the following situations, in contrast to feeling just tired? This refers to your usual way of life in recent times. Use the following scale to choose the most appropriate number for each situation:
SCORING 0 = no chance of dozing 1 = slight chance of dozing 2 = moderate chance of dozing 3 = high chance of dozing
SITUATION 1. Sitting and reading: __ 2. Watching TV: __ 3. Sitting inactive in a public place (like a theater or a meeting): __ 4. As a passenger in a car for an hour without a break: __ 5. Lying down to rest in the afternoon when circumstances permit: __ 6. Sitting and talking to someone: __ 7. Sitting quietly after a lunch without alcohol: __ 8. In a car, while stopped for a few minutes in traffic: __
Add up all of your scores, and refer to the key:
KEY 1-6 - Congratulations, you are getting enough sleep! 7-8 - Your score is average. 9+ - Seek the advice of a sleep specialist without delay.
Source: The Epworth Sleepiness Scale Stanford University Sleep Medicine Center
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