Below are some questions that a doctor might ask to help determine whether you are at risk for insomnia. If these issues concern you, contact your primary care physician.
Please remember that insomnia is treatable.
I often have difficulty falling asleep.
Yes/No
I rely on over-the-counter sleeping pills or other self-medication to sleep well.
Yes/No
I often wake up in the night unable to fall back to sleep.
Yes/No
I live with depressions and/or anxiety.
Yes/No
I often experience racing and/or negative thoughts when trying to sleep.
Yes/No
I often wake too early.
Yes/No
People in my life have noticed mood swings and/or irritability in me.
Yes/No
I have noticed problems with my memory.
Yes/No
I often experience sleepiness or fatigue during the day.
Yes/No
