The Sleep Institute Sleep Problem Checklists

Warning Signs

• Difficulty paying attention or concentrating
• Falling asleep while driving
• Performance problems at work or school
• Frequent memory lapses
• Feeling the need to take naps almost every day
• Having slowed responses
• Struggling to stay awake when inactive
• Problems controlling your emotions
• Getting told often by others that you look tired  

When to See a Specialist

• You regularly experience difficulty sleeping
• You are often tired during the day even though you slept for at least 7 hours the night before
• You have a reduced or impaired ability to perform regular daytime activities