HISTORY OF INSOMNIA.

If you suffer from a history of insomnia and you go to see a doctor you need to be armed with the necessary information, so that the doctor can diagnose your condition accurately and make right recommendations.

Funny enough your sleep partner is also a rich resource of information on your sleeping habits ,he or she knows if you snore, have restless legs, talk in your sleep or even sweat profusely. There are certain questions the sleep specialist might ask you, the following questions might come in.

• When did you begin to have episodes of insomnia?
• What is your sleeping habit?
• How long has it lasted?
• What sleep medications have you taken including over the counter sleep aids or herbal sleep aids?
• Do you drink a lot? How often?
• Do you smoke a lot? How often?
• Do you have trouble falling asleep and or do often you wake up at night?
• Have you had some emotional distress recently like job stress, marital issues or even accidents?
• What is your work schedule like? Are you a night or shift worker?
• What is your performance at work like?
• What is your medical history?
• How often do you take coffee

These are the likely questions on your insomnia history that your doctor could ask.  It is wise that you answer these questions truthfully to help the doctor give you a proper evaluation and treatment.

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