Sleep

  • Do you manage to sleep as much as you need? If not, why not? 
  • Do you have problems sleeping? Why (not)?
  • Do you have any bedtime rituals or routines? What are they?
  • Are you a light sleeper or a heavy sleeper?
  • What factors affect the quality of your sleep?
  • Do you ever take a nap after lunch or during the day? How long do you sleep for? How do you feel when you wake up?
  • How important is sleep to you? Are you willing to sacrifice sleep for other activities?
  • Have you ever experienced sleep paralysis or sleepwalking? Could you describe your experience?
  • What do you usually do if you can’t sleep at night?
  • Have you ever fallen asleep at an embarrassing moment, e.g., during a class or in a meeting?
  • Have you ever stayed up all night to study for a test the next day? How well did you do on the test?
  • Have you ever overslept and missed something important? What was it?
  • Do you snore? Have you ever had to share a room with someone who snores? Was this a problem?
  • Do you often have nightmares or recurring dreams? Do you usually remember what your dreams were about? Do you ever try to interpret your dreams?