Sleep Disorder Symptoms
A sleep disorder (somnipathy) is any disorder in the sleep patterns of an individual. There are several symptoms of a sleep disorder, including:
Particular behaviors during normal daytime activities are telltale signs of sleep deprivation. If you are experiencing one or more of the following symptoms during the day, you may not be getting enough restful sleep at night, and you may even have a sleep disorder.
Do you:
Feel irritable or sleepy during the day?
Have difficulty staying awake when sitting still, such as when watching television or reading?
Occasionally fall asleep while driving?
Have difficulty paying attention or concentrating at work, school, or home?
Perform below your potential in work, school, or sports?
Often hear that you look tired?
Have difficulty with your memory?
Have emotional outbursts?
Feel tired enough to require a nap almost every day?
Require caffeinated beverages to keep yourself awake?
Each type of sleep disorder has its own particular symptoms, but each results in some of the above signs of sleep deprivation.
If you suspect that you are not getting enough sleep or that you might have a sleep disorder, speak to your physician or a sleep specialist. If your health care professional feels that you may have a sleep disorder they may ask that you keep a sleep diary, or they may even have you stay overnight at a sleep center for observation.
