Insomnia Testing

A sleep diary is a way to record one’s sleeping patterns, it’s the data of a person’s waking and sleeping times, and other details might be added to it which may seem relevant.

It’s an important tool in assessing sleep disorders associated with disrupted circadian sleep rhythms as well as keeping a check on whether a treatment for insomnia is working or not. This tool can be employed by the patients themselves, or assistance might be required, varying from patient to patient.

ESS, or the Epworth Sleep Scale, is a way to measure sleepiness in the daytime with the help of a questionnaire. The test taker is asked a series of questions based on the scenarios they are likely to encounter in their everyday lives. They are then asked to rate their experience on a scale of 0-3. People whose test scores range from 10-24 are asked to seek expert medical advice.

Polysomnography is another test in which a physician records a patient while they sleep. The physician documents the sleep pattern of the patient and observes any sleep related issues. Values such as the heart rate, skeletal muscle movement, respiratory rate, eye movement, and brain waves are recorded to come to a conclusion.

Insomnia is often triggered by deeply rooted anxiety, and racing/intrusive thoughts, making you unable to fall asleep. Sleeplessness in the night is also a common symptom of depression and other mental health disorders which might need prompt attention.