Do I Have a Sleep Disorder?

Sleep disorders are common. According to the National Sleep Foundation, more than 50 million Americans suffer from a sleep disorder at some time in their lives. These disorders have a significant impact on the daytime functioning, quality of life, and health of the sufferer. For example, research data have shown that people with insomnia report more problems with attention, concentration, and memory than healthy individuals, are more likely to suffer from psychiatric disorders like depression and anxiety, and are at greater risk for cardiovascular illness.

Those who suffer from sleep apnea, a sleep-related breathing disorder, are at greater risk for high blood pressure, cardiac arrhythmias (irregular heartbeats), stroke, and death. The significant health consequences of sleep disorders have led experts to agree that these problems warrant medical attention.

Do you suffer from a sleep disorder?  Take our 1-Minute Sleep Quiz to create a risk profile that you can share with your doctor.