Test your knowledge about insomnia
With this simple quiz, test your knowledge and improve your understanding of insomnia.
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Sleep quiz 1 of 5
When you don't have a set sleep schedule, it is easier for your body to fall and stay asleep.
When you don't have a set sleep schedule, it is easier for your body to fall and stay asleep.
You chose: True
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Keeping a consistent sleep/wake schedule can help your body learn the natural rhythm of going to sleep and waking up. This helps you get the sleep you need throughout the night.
When you don't have a set sleep schedule, it is easier for your body to fall and stay asleep.
You chose: False
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Keeping a consistent sleep/wake schedule can help your body learn the natural rhythm of going to sleep and waking up. This helps you get the sleep you need throughout the night.
Managing your stress is all you need to get a better night's sleep.
You chose: True
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Stress about money, work, school, or your health can keep you up at night. But, managing your stress may not always be enough to help you sleep. Talk to your doctor about your options if your insomnia is becoming a concern.
Managing your stress is all you need to get a better night's sleep.
You chose: False
That's correct!
Stress about money, work, school, or your health can keep you up at night. But, managing your stress may not always be enough to help you sleep. Talk to your doctor about your options if your insomnia is becoming a concern.
Sleep quiz 3 of 5
Healthy sleep habits are not always enough to get a full night's sleep.
Healthy sleep habits are not always enough to get a full night's sleep.
You chose: True
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Healthy sleep habits include avoiding caffeine in the evening, turning off electronics before bed, and meditating. These are an important part of your treatment plan, but they’re not always enough. If you tried forming healthy sleep habits and still have insomnia, talk to your doctor about your options.
Healthy sleep habits are not always enough to get a full night's sleep.
You chose: False
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Healthy sleep habits include avoiding caffeine in the evening, turning off electronics before bed, and meditating. These are an important part of your treatment plan, but they’re not always enough. If you tried forming healthy sleep habits and still have insomnia, talk to your doctor about your options.
As you age, it becomes harder to stay asleep.
You chose: True
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Age may bring wisdom, but it may also bring difficulty staying asleep. There are many reasons why people aged 60+ are more likely to experience insomnia.
As you age, it becomes harder to stay asleep.
You chose: False
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Age may bring wisdom, but it may also bring difficulty staying asleep. There are many reasons why people aged 60+ are more likely to experience insomnia.
Brain activity may play a role in how you sleep.
You chose: True
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Your brain activity helps to regulate your sleep. There are 2 main pathways in your brain that work together to regulate your wake and sleep. Each pathway has chemical messengers that send signals.
Under regular conditions, sleep occurs when the wake-promoting signals turn down and sleep-promoting signals ramp up and take over, allowing you to transition to sleep. Now you can see how both pathways may play a role in insomnia.
Brain activity may play a role in how you sleep.
You chose: False
Incorrect.
Your brain activity helps to regulate your sleep. There are 2 main pathways in your brain that work together to regulate your wake and sleep. Each pathway has chemical messengers that send signals.
Under regular conditions, sleep occurs when the wake-promoting signals turn down and sleep-promoting signals ramp up and take over, allowing you to transition to sleep. Now you can see how both pathways may play a role in insomnia.
Is it time you ask your doctor about BELSOMRA?
If you’re having trouble falling or staying asleep and you’ve tried lifestyle changes with limited success—ask your doctor if BELSOMRA may be right for you.
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