Answer Key – Insomnia Assessment
False – Insomnia can mean trouble falling asleep, staying asleep, or waking too early, not just trouble falling asleep.
True – Stress, poor sleep habits, and some medications are common causes.
True – Waking too early and not being able to fall back asleep is a sign of insomnia.
True – Caffeine is a stimulant and can make it harder to fall asleep.
True – Long-term insomnia can lead to depression, accidents, and heart problems.
True – Melatonin can help reset sleep patterns for some people.
False – Sleep medicines should be taken only under a doctor’s advice due to side effects and risks.
True – Morning sunlight helps regulate your body’s natural sleep-wake cycle.
False – Using your phone before bed can make it harder to sleep because of blue light and stimulation.
True – Limiting screen time before bed helps your brain get ready for sleep.
True – Women and older adults are more likely to have insomnia.
True – A quiet, dark, cool bedroom helps improve sleep.
False – Exercise is healthy and can help sleep, but should not be done right before bedtime.
False – Alcohol may make you sleepy at first but disrupts deep, restful sleep later in the night.
True – Heavy meals close to bedtime can cause discomfort and worsen insomnia.
True – Long naps can interfere with nighttime sleep; short naps may be okay for some people.
True – A bedtime routine signals your body that it’s time to rest.
True – Insomnia can cause problems with focus, memory, and attention.
True – Some medical conditions, like thyroid problems, can cause insomnia.
True – Sleep medicines can cause dizziness, confusion, or next-day sleepiness.