AGMASleep2

SURVEY
How likely are you to fall asleep or doze off in the following situations? Score yourself using the following scale. 0 = would never doze; 1 = slight chance of dozing; 2 = moderate chance of dozing; 3 = high chance of dozing

__________ Sitting and reading
__________ Watching T.V.
__________ Sitting inactive in a public place (i.e. a movie theater)
__________ As passenger in a car for an hour without a break
__________ Lying down to rest in the afternoon when circumstances permit
__________ Sitting and talking to someone
__________Sitting quietly after lunch without alcohol
__________In a car, while stopped for a few minutes in traffic

If your total score above is from 1 to 6, you are probably getting enough sleep.
If your score is 7 or 8, you might not be getting enough sleep, but your score is average for adult Americans. If your score is 9 or higher, perhaps you should seek the advice of a physician, health professional or sleep specialist. Sleep problems endanger more than your voice. A lack of restful sleep can lead to a variety of severe and dangerous problems for anyone
Next month, we’ll talk further about specific sleep problems affecting singers, and what you can do about them.