Sleep diary

A Sleep diary is a resource used by doctors and patients for recording the times and observation of the various phases, start, end and interruption of daily sleep . It is a very useful tool in the diagnose and therapy of sleep disorders.


 * The basic information contained in a sleep diary is:

In addition to being a useful tool for medical professionals to diagnose sleep problems, a sleep diary can help make the individual more aware of the parameters affecting their sleep. This data alone can help individuals self-diagnose what helps them get a good sleep at night.
 * The time you went to bed and woke up
 * How many hours and how well you slept
 * Any awaking during the night and why.
 * What you consumed before going bed
 * What level of stress you had
 * What before-bed activities you did.
 * How you felt during the day. Drowsiness, fatigue, etc.
 * Any naps you took during the day.
 * Samples of sleep diaries : :, ., ,.