A Simple Insomnia TestThis quick little insomnia test can help you decide whether or not you're one of the thousands of insomniacs 'sleepwalking' around the globe! Insomnia can creep up on you slowly.... until feeling tired all the time seems like a natural state of affairs! But you shouldn't have to feel exhausted all the time. Help is out there, and the first step is figuring out what's wrong. Of course, to get an accurate, professional diagnosis of any sleep disorder, and to figure out which type of insomnia you're suffering from, you'll need to be evaluated by a physician. He/she will also have their own version of an insomnia test (or two!) If you're here because you think that you may be suffering from a sleep disorder such as insomnia, this self-administered test can give you an indication of whether you may have a problem that needs further investigation. This Insomnia Test is not designed to be submitted, or evaluated by us! Simply choose your answer from the dropdown boxes, then add up the number of 'Yes" answers. The likelihood or you being an insomnia suffer (according to the number of 'yes' answers you gave) is given below the test. If you feel you have a sleep disorder, we recommend that you consult your doctor for advice. If you answered 'Yes' to 3 or more questions in the above insomnia test, it's likely that you are suffering from poor/inadequate sleep. If you answered 'Yes to any of the first three questions, insomnia is probably to blame for your tiredness and lack of sleep. In both these cases, it's very important to make an appointment with your doctor so that you can get a definitive diagnosis and discuss the treatment options available. You can find lots more information on insomnia on these pages -
Another great way to find out more about insomnia is to read this FREE Insomnia report....... Download it here! If you're not clear about your insomnia test results, answered 'No' to the first three questions but 'Yes' to up to three of the others, you may want to take our Sleep Apnea test, or our Sleep Disorder Test to help you get a better understanding of your sleep problems. Learn more about insomnia (or any other topic related to sleep) by using this search box. Just type in a word or phrase that describes the topic you're interested in and hit 'Search'. Easy :o) Best Insomnia BooksIf you're suffering from insomnia, it's important to find out everything you can about this sleep disorder, and the best ways to overcome it.Here are a few books that can help you take that first, big step, on your journey towards better sleep.... Written by Dr . Peter Hauri, former Director of the Mayo Clinic's insomnia program, and one of the worlds' leading authorities on insomnia. This comprehensive, but easy to read, book is one of the ones on my nightstand. Dr Hauri gives you a detailed guide to help you recognize, understand and overcome the obstacles that are preventing you from getting a good nights' sleep. There's lots of information on issues that can cause insomnia such as illness/pain, diet, strong emotions, medications, shift work, jetlag and much more. With a Glossary of the most commonly used terms and a state-by-state list of Sleep Laboratories and Sleep Disorder Centers across the US, this book has everything you need to know. Highly recommended. If you want to improve the quality and quantity of your sleep, this book might be 'just what the doctor ordered'! Authored by Dr. Gregg Jacobs, a professor at Harvard Medical School and founder of the Behavioral Medicine Insomnia Program, this self-help book focuses on overcoming insomnia without the use of sleeping pills or other medications. Dr Jacobs encourages good sleep hygiene, improving sleep habits, keeping a sleep diary, and using methods such as relaxation and positive thinking. A straightforward and useful book for anyone who is struggling with insomnia. Written by Dr. Lawrence Epstein of Harvard Medical School, this book gives you his 6-Step Plan to getting a better nights' sleep. He covers all kinds of sleeping disorders, and explains how to recognize each persons' individual problems and overcome them. Whether it's you, your child, teenager, husband or parents that are having difficulty sleeping, this very readable book has the answers you need. Find out what causes sleep disorders, what steps you can take to reduce/eliminate them, and offers practical tips as well as in-depth information. This book has it all! Not your average self-help book, this book offers a rare insight into life as experienced by a chronic insomniac. If you struggle with sleep deprivation, this is bound to strike a chord. Author Gayle Green has spent most of her life in the pursuit of a good nights' sleep, and has amassed more than a lifetimes worth of knowledge in the process. This book is an in-depth look at sleep (and the lack of it), and it's personal approach and fascinating histories make it a riveting read. If you're lying awake at night and want something to occupy the hours until dawn this fits the bill perfectly. Not to be missed!
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