Am I At Risk Of Getting insomnia?

Are you a woman?

Are you over 60?

Are you under a lot of stress (concerns about work, school, health, finances or family)?

Have you suffered any stressful life event or trauma (the death or illness of a loved one, divorce, or a job loss)?

Do you work shifts or travel constantly so you don’t have a regular sleep schedule?

Do you have poor sleep habits (an irregular bedtime schedule, naps, stimulating activities before bed, an uncomfortable sleep environment, and using your bed for work, eating or watching TV)?

Do you eat too much late in the evening?

Do you drink coffee and beverages that contain caffeine (tea, cola) late in the afternoon or evening?

Do you have mental problems like anxiety or depression?

Do you have any other sleep related disorder like sleep apnea or restless legs syndrome?

Do you have any chronic medical condition like diabetes, heart disease, asthma, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), overactive thyroid, Parkinson's disease and Alzheimer's disease?

Based on your answers you have a low risk of getting insomnia. Insomnia is a common sleep disorder that affects about 35 percent of adults. It is not uncommon to occasionally have a sleepless night. However, insomnia is a sleep disorder that is characterized by difficulty falling asleep, waking up during the night and not being able to sleep as much as you need until the morning. It is estimated that most adults need about 7 hours of uninterrupted night sleep. People who suffer from insomnia are usually sleepy during the day, depressed or irritable. Insomnia can also negatively affect your health and quality of life.

Based on your answers you have a moderate risk of getting insomnia. Insomnia is a sleep disorder in which a person has trouble sleeping (falling asleep or staying asleep). Insomnia can be short-term (lasting one night to a maximum of three weeks) and long-term (occurring at least 3 nights a week for 3 months or more). Short-term insomnia is often the result of stress or some traumatic event such as divorce or a job loss. Also, if you have a habit of drinking coffee and other caffeinated beverages late in the afternoon or evening, you may have trouble sleeping. Caffeine is a stimulant and can keep you awake.

Based on your answers you have a high risk of getting insomnia. Insomnia is a sleep disorder in which a person has trouble falling asleep or sleeping without interruption for about 7 hours during the night. Insomnia can be a primary problem or the result of another medical condition. The most common causes of insomnia are improper sleep schedule, stress, poor sleep habits, anxiety, depression, as well as many physical ailments. Very often, insomnia is caused by a combination of these factors. Working in shifts can disrupt your sleep and wake cycle leading to insomnia. Also, sleep patterns change with age, so older people often suffer from insomnia.