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The Epworth Sleep Scale (ESS) can help someone determine if they might have Narcolepsy, or another one of over 80 sleep disorders. This test is not a diagnosis, but it can help you decide if you need to talk to your doctor about your difficulties with sleep, or fatigue. You may then be referred to a Sleep Laboratory like PM Sleep Lab.

Choose one of the following answers to each question, marking a "0" for "would never doze" up to a "3" for "high chance of dozing" in the situation described:

Situation Chance of dozing
Sitting and reading
Watching TV
Sitting inactive in a public place (e.g. a theatre or meeting)
As a 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 a lunch without alcohol
In a car, while stopped for a few minutes in the traffic

Your total Epworth score is  

Interpretation of Epworth Test Results

If you score a total of 10 or above, you should consult a doctor and ask for a sleep study at PM Sleep Lab. If you are experiencing Cataplexy, you should see a doctor regardless of your score on the test. Please print this page (with your score) and take it to your doctor.

Since a great number of people suffer from sleep disorders without getting treated, anyone who suspects they may have a sleep disorder should seek help. Sleep deprivation is very serious and can affect growth in children, weight loss in adults, and the functioning of the body's organs. It is a significant detriment to good health.