Signs and Symptoms for Adults
Sleep is a necesssity, not a luxury. A good night's sleep is just as important to our overall health as diet and exercise. Getting a good night's sleep helps us wake up feeling rested, refreshed, alert and able to concentrate at work and school. It even plays a key role in helping us fight diseases.
A family member and/or bed partner may notice the signs of a sleep difficulty first. Only you are able to identify how you feel during the night, upon awakening or during the day. Here are some key warning signs or symptoms that can assist you in taking the first step in deciding if you need to seek help from a healthcare provider.
- Poor quality of sleep at night
- Taking more than 30 minutes to fall asleep
- Waking several times each night
- Sleeping less than 5 hours per night
- Waking up too early in the morning and being unable to fall back asleep
- Still feeling tired during the day, even though you slept through the night
- Inability to resist napping
- Falling asleep unexpectedly (at your desk, while driving, in a theatre or watching tv)
- Excessive sweating during the night
- Frequent urination during the night
- Frequent need to take over the counter or prescription sleep medications to fall asleep
