What does this Sleep Problems / Insomnia Symptoms Test measure?

This Sleep Problems / Insomnia Symptoms Test explores how often, over approximately the last month, you experience difficulty falling asleep, night awakenings and restless sleep, daytime tiredness and concentration problems, and worry or preoccupation about sleep.

Is this Sleep Problems / Insomnia Symptoms Test a diagnosis of insomnia?

No. This test is a self-help screening tool focused on sleep-related symptom dimensions. It cannot confirm or exclude a diagnosis of insomnia, sleep apnea or any other medical or psychiatric condition. Only a qualified health professional can make a diagnosis after a full assessment.

What should I do if my sleep symptom scores are high?

Higher scores suggest that sleep problems may be frequent, distressing or affecting your daily life. If this is the case, consider seeking a professional evaluation. Because sleep can be influenced by physical and mental health conditions, your doctor or a sleep specialist can help you understand possible causes and treatment options.

Sleep Problems / Insomnia Symptoms Test – Falling Asleep, Night Awakenings, Daytime Impact & Worry

How the test works

Answer about your sleep over approximately the last month. The questions focus on night-time difficulties and how they affect you during the day. All questions are required.

What this test explores

The test focuses on how often, over roughly the last month, you experience:

Difficulty falling asleep – taking a long time to fall asleep, feeling “wired” at bedtime.
Night awakenings & continuity – waking up during the night or too early, restless or light sleep.
Restorative quality & daytime energy – feeling unrefreshed, tired, sleepy or foggy during the day.
Worry & preoccupation about sleep – worrying about sleep, clock-watching, and tension around going to bed.

Short periods of poor sleep are common. Problems become more significant when they are persistent and clearly interfere with how you feel and function during the day.

How to use this result

Seeing sleep difficulties in terms of dimensions can help you notice where the main problems are: getting to sleep, staying asleep, feeling restored, or the spiral of worry around sleep. Different dimensions may respond to different strategies (for example behavioural changes, cognitive techniques, medical checks).

You can use this profile to track change over time, to guide conversations with healthcare professionals, and to explore evidence-informed strategies for improving sleep and managing worry.

Sleep Problems / Insomnia Symptoms Test – FAQ

Does a high score mean I have insomnia?

Not necessarily. A high score suggests that insomnia-like symptoms are common and may deserve clinical attention, but diagnosis also depends on duration, severity, daytime impairment and possible medical causes. Only a health professional can diagnose insomnia or other sleep disorders.

Can physical health or medication affect my sleep?

Yes. Medical conditions, pain, breathing problems, hormones and many medications can influence sleep. This test cannot assess those factors. If in doubt, discuss your sleep with your doctor, especially if you take regular medication or have chronic health problems.

Can this test replace a professional assessment?

No. The test is a self-reflection and psychoeducation tool. It cannot capture all relevant information (such as medical risks, sleep schedule, lifestyle or other conditions). If you are worried, bring your results to a qualified professional and use them as a starting point for a fuller conversation.

Sleep Problems / Insomnia Symptoms Test