Excessive Daytime Sleepiness

Dennis B. Kottler, MD

Westlake Village, CA

Appointments: 818-991-8376

Email: doc@psychiatrix.com

How likely are you to doze off or fall asleep in the following situations (as opposed to just feeling tired)?

Rate each situation below from 0 to 3 using the following scale, then scroll down for result:

0 = no chance of dozing

1 = slight chance of dozing

2 = moderate chance of dozing

3 = high chance of dozing

Sitting and reading
Watching TV
Sitting inactive in a public place (e.g a theater or a 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 traffic

(based on the Epworth Sleepiness Scale - ESS)

Causes of EDS: Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Shift Work Sleep Disorder, and Narcolepsy.

Also: Depression, Anxiety, other sources of impaired nighttime sleep.

Appointments: 818-991-8376

Email: doc@psychiatrix.com