Could you have semi-somnia?
Around 30 million people suffer from 'semi-somnia' (disturbed or fitful sleep due to a stressful lifestyle) according to a sleep expert, Dr Neil Stanley. Find out if you're a sufferer and what do do about it.
ARE YOU A SEMI-SOMNIAC?
Dr Stanley's test: How do you feel energy-wise at 11am and 2pm each day? Rate it on a score of one to 10. "Scoring around five to seven means you're probably aware you're regularly not on top of your game, crave day-time naps and may rely on sugary snacks and coffee."
Dr Stanley says semi-somnia shares similar - but milder - symptoms as chronic insomnia, a serious sleep disorder. While sufferers of insomnia may take more than 30 minutes to get to sleep, and wake frequently during the night, most nights, for a period of more than three weeks, semi-somniacs may also experience those problems or simply not sleep for long enough because of a demanding lifestyle.
