Quiz: Why Can’t I Sleep?
If you’re tossing and turning all night, it may be time to seek help. Take this quiz to find out what the problem might be – then make an appointment with your doctor.Why can’t I sleep? Too many people find themselves asking this question. Here’s what may be keeping you up at night.
Waking up in the middle of the night
Gasping for breath
- Difficulty getting back to sleep
- Feel paralyzed while asleep
- Have an acidic or sour taste in your mouth
- You have a leg cramp or burning sensation in your feet and legs
Sleep habits
Your partner’s biggest complaint about your sleep habits is: You snore, you lie awake for more than a half an hour every night, you have fallen asleep in social settings such as a movie or a party, you wake up coughing or wheezing, you kick and jerk while you sleep
If you answered mostly:
As: You have symptoms of sleep apnea, a potentially serious disorder which causes you to stop breathing repeatedly, often hundreds of times in the night during your sleep. Is it time to get help? Make an appointment with your doctor.
- Bs: insomnia, a persistent inability to fall asleep or stay asleep. E.g. restless leg syndrome (uncomfortable feelings in the legs at night).