Mostly A's

Sounds like you may have insomnia. Insomnia is a sleeping disorder in which the sleeper (or not-so-much-of-a-sleeper) cannot fall asleep. The symptoms include not being able to sleep, even though you are tired, and even not sleeping at all some nights. Try calling a sleep disorder specialist in your area. Many times insomnia is temporary and completely harmless, but in the case that it is a lifelong problem, medicines can be prescribed, therapy can be undergone, and even hypnosis has been proven to be helpful in some cases. Fortunately, other than extreme sleepiness, insomnia has no harmful effects. Good luck in your endeavor to cure this disorder.

 

 

Mostly B's

Have you ever heard of the fairly rare disorder sleep anpea? The answer is probably no. This disorder has been underrated and overlooked for quite a while, but evidence is beginning to show the seriousness of it. Normally beginning during childhood or even at birth, sleep apnea is a dreaded disorder in which the sleeper has trouble or even stops breathing for long periods of time. Usually, the parent must stand over the child as the child sleeps to ensure that breathing does not become irregular. Talk to a doctor who can legally diagnose you. If the victim is a baby, the only thing the parent can really do is constantly monitor the child. Once the sleeper is older, however, forced breathing may become necessary (oxygen being transmitted through the nose and mouth through a mask attached to an oxygen machine). A doctor will let you know more about the solutions after you have been diagnosed.

 

Mostly C's

Narcolepsy. It has kind of become a societal joke, portrayed in movies as a disabler and comedic relief. Usually these jokes involve the actor running to do something and then falling to the floor, suddenly asleep. The truth is, narcolepsy is a serious problem for many people. They will find that no matter how much sleep they get, they will always fall asleep elsewhere and at random moments (even mid-sentence). Narcolepsy is a scary disorder that can disable driving and social skills, among others, and cause the sleeper to become nearly dillusional at times. Talk to your doctor about it if you think you may have narcolepsy (and based on this quiz, it is likely that you do). Your doctor will be able to prescribe medicine or help you otherwise. In the meantime, enjoy the extra sleep you're getting!

 

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Mostly D's

If you received mostly D's, congratulate yourself: you are a normal sleeper! It appears that you have no serious sleep disorders, so revel in the fact that you are healthy and well-rested. No need to seek out a doctor- just a nice bed at a healthy bedtime and a moderation of caffeinated drinks. Rest in peace! Wait, that did not sound right...