Wondering if you have insomnia? Take this quiz to find out

Published on:12 September 2022, 21:13pm IST

Do you toss and turn whenever you go to bed to sleep? Well, take this quiz to watch out for symptoms of insomnia.

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Anyone can have insomnia. Image courtesy: Shutterstock

Sleep is one of the most important keys to good health. From playing a major role in boosting reproduction of cells that are involved in brain repair to inducing deep relaxation that help the heart to function at optimum levels, and being essential for maintaining the strength of our bones, ligaments, cartilages and tendons—a good night’s sleep does a lot for us!

It also helps with the production of new collagen, making the skin look and feel better.

On the other hand, lack of sleep causes more craving for unhealthy foods and increased opportunity to eat more that can even lead to overeating. Sleep deprivation also disturbs the balance between the appetite regulating hormones, ghrelin, and leptin. In some cases, lack of sleep can also indicate insomnia. Take this quiz to check out the symptoms of insomnia in you.

Dr Manoj Kutteri, Medical Director, Atmantan Wellness Centre, has designed this special quiz for Health Shots.

So, go ahead and test if you have insomnia or not!

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Do you find it difficult to fall asleep?

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Is it difficult for you to stay asleep throughout the night?

03

Do you often feel not well-rested even after a good night’s sleep?

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Do you tend to feel tired or sleepy during the day?

05

Do you frequently get up during sleep?

06

Do you find it difficult focusing or paying attention to the task you are doing?

07

Do you tend to get dryness or redness in your eyes after waking up?

08

Do you feel anxious about your bedtime or going to bed?

09

Are you worried about your sleep pattern, or other sleep problems?

10

Do you tend to make more errors, or prone to accidents often?

11

Do you get up in the morning feeling headache or heavy headed?

12

Do you appear in front of others as someone with changing behavior?

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Do you experience impaired performance throughout the day?

14

Are you experiencing any kind of chronic pain?

15

Do you feel nausea and loss of appetite?