How likely are you to doze off or fall asleep in the following situations, in contrast to feeling just tired?
Use the following scale to choose the most appropriate number for each situation:
0 = would never doze
1 = slight chance of dozing
2 = moderate chance of dozing
3 = high chance of dozing
If your score is 10 or higher, you may have a sleep disorder. Consult with your physician for a referral to a sleep specialist. Even though you may not fall asleep in these situations, if you have excessive daytime sleepiness, chronic tiredness, fatigue or answer yes to any of the following symptoms, notify your physician.
- Do you snore loudly?
- Do you wake up gasping or choking?
- Have you been told that you stop breathing in your sleep?
- Upon awakening do you feel tired and unrested?
- Do you feel sleepy at times when you should be alert? (work, school, driving, etc.)
© Copyright M.W. Johns, 1990. The Epworth Sleepiness Scale is reproduced with the permission of Dr. Murray W. Johns.
