Sleep Disorders > Epworth Scale

Take the Epworth Sleepiness Scale:

How likely are you to doze off or fall asleep in the following situations, in contrast to feeling just tired? This refers to your usual way of life in recent times. Even if you have not done some of these things recently, try to work out how they would have affected you. 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

How likely are you to doze off or fall asleep in the following situations?

Sitting and reading?
Watching TV?
Sitting inactive in a public place (e.g., theater, meeting)?
As a passenger in a car for an hour without a break?
Lying down to rest in the afternoon when circumstances permit?
Sitting and talking to someone?
Sitting quietly after a lunch without alcohol?
In a car, while stopped in traffic for a few minutes?

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