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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 traffic .............. This includes indicating bedtime, rising time, time asleep, daytime naps, degree of alertness on waking and consumption of substances that may affect alertness. She would then wake at least three times during the night, taking 30–60min to fall asleep on each occasion.
The following outline provides a framework for the sleep history. The patient should be asked for a preferred time of going to bed and rising if a schedule could be set without societal restraints. For young children with insomnia, a detailed description of how the child is put to bed should be obtained, as well as any requirements the child has for initiation of sleep, such as a bottle, a stuffed toy or the presence of a parent. The patient should be asked to estimate the total time spent asleep.
With these multiple interventions, the patient’s symptoms improved markedly. It was clear that the correct diagnosis was insufficient sleep syndrome and lifestyle changes were advised. The patient did not intentionally deceive the physician but either was embarrassed by the need to have several jobs or failed to appreciate their relevance. The following outline provides a framework for the sleep history. The patient should be asked for a preferred time of going to bed and rising if a schedule could be set without societal restraints.