Here is a quick check list to assess whether loss of sleep could be a concern you should share with your physician. 

• I have difficulty falling asleep.
• I wake up and cannot go back to sleep.
• I have been told that I snore.
• My friends and family say I'm often grumpy and irritable.
• I get morning headaches.
• I often feel sleepy and struggle to remain alert.
• I have fallen asleep while driving.
• I have been told that I kick at night.
• During the night I suddenly wake up feeling like I am choking.
• When I am angry or surprised, I feel like my muscles are going limp.

If you answered "yes" to any of the above questions, then it is possible that you could have a sleep disorder.

For more information about sleep disorders, you may contact the Sleep Disorders Center in Oxford at (601) 232-8146.