By Epworth Sleepiness Scale is a subjective sleepiness scale that helps one gauge their level of sleepiness during the day. It helps providers realize that there is an underlying sleep issue that most likely needs to be addressed.
| SITUATION | NO CHANCE | MILD CHANCE | MOD CHANCE | HIGH CHANCE |
| Sitting & Reading | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| Watching TV | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| Sitting inactive in a public place | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| As a passenger in a car for an hour or more | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| Lying down to rest in the afternoon | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| Sitting & Talking to someone | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| Sitting quietly after lunch | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| In a car stopped for a few mins in traffic | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
If you are sleeping for 6-8 hours daily and still score 8 or more on this scale, TALK TO YOUR DOCTOR!
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