How likely are you to doze off in the following situations, in contrast to just feeling tired? Use the following scale to determine your likelihood of dozing during each of the listed activities.
How likely are you to fall asleep while...
_____ sitting and reading
_____ watching television
_____ sitting, inactive in a public place (i.e. a movie theater, meeting)
_____ as a passenger in a car for an hour without a break
_____ lying down to rest in the afternoon when circumstances permit
_____ sitting and talking to someone
_____ sitting quietly after lunch without alcohol
_____ in a car, while stopped for a few minutes in the traffic
_____ Total Score
If your total score is NINE or higher, you may want to discuss your symptoms with your primary care physician or call 330.572.1011 to set up an appointment with one of our Board Certified Sleep Specialists. Or use our online appointment form.
This scale is accepted by the American Academy of Sleep Medicine in the diagnosis of sleep disorders.