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What Is Problem Sleepiness?
by Dr. Reuven Bruner, Ph.D.
Everyone feels sleepy at times. However, when sleepiness
interferes with daily routines and activities, or reduces the
ability to function, it is called problem sleepiness.
A person can be sleepy without realizing it. For example, a
person may not feel sleepy during activities such as talking
and listening to music at a simchah, but the same
person can fall asleep while driving home afterward.
You may have problem sleepiness if you: consistently do not
get enough sleep, or get poor quality sleep; fall asleep
while driving; struggle to stay awake when inactive, such as
when watching television or reading; have difficulty paying
attention or concentrating at work, yeshiva, or home; have
performance problems at work or kollel; are often told by
others that you are sleepy; have difficulty remembering; have
slowed responses; have difficulty controlling your emotions;
or must take naps on most days.
2004 Dr. Reuven Bruner. All Rights Reserved.
For more information contact him at: POB 1903, Jerusalem,
91314, Israel; Tel: (02) 652-7684; Mobile: 052 2865-821; Fax:
(02) 652-7227; Email: dr_bruner@hotmail.com
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