Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Sleep Difficulty Check-In?
A 20-question self-reflection tool that helps you notice how easily you fall asleep, whether you stay asleep through the night, whether you wake up earlier than planned, and how much any of that spills into your daytime energy, focus, and mood. This is a self-reflection tool, not a clinical diagnosis. If you are struggling, talk to a doctor or sleep specialist.
How accurate is this insomnia self-test?
It reflects your own honest answers across five domains, sleep-onset difficulty, sleep-maintenance difficulty, early-morning waking, daytime functional impairment, and sleep-related distress, grounded in the general areas sleep researchers look at (DSM-5 / ICSD-3). It is an original JobCannon instrument, not the copyrighted Insomnia Severity Index (ISI), and it is designed to surface patterns worth a closer look, not to measure insomnia with clinical precision. Only a doctor or sleep specialist can assess whether a pattern needs treatment.
How long does the sleep difficulty check-in take?
About 4 minutes for 20 questions covering how you fall asleep, stay asleep, wake up, function during the day, and feel about your sleep overall. You get instant results with a plain-language tier: minimal, mild, moderate, or significant.
What should I do if my result is high?
If your result suggests significant sleep difficulty, talk with a doctor or sleep specialist soon. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I) is a well-established, highly effective, evidence-based approach. If lack of sleep is affecting your safety, for example driving, or your mental health feels at risk, treat that as urgent: contact a crisis line immediately, 988 (US Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, call or text) or Samaritans on 116 123 (UK, free, 24/7). If anyone is in immediate danger, call your local emergency number.
How reliable is this check-in?
This is a reflection tool, not a diagnostic instrument. It is designed to help you notice patterns in how you sleep and how that affects your day, and to help you decide whether to talk to someone, not to grade, label, or measure anything with clinical precision. A real assessment happens with a doctor or sleep specialist, often including a sleep study or clinical interview.
Is this a replacement for CBT-I, sleep medicine, or a sleep study?
No. This is a self-reflection tool intended to help you notice patterns worth discussing with a professional. It does not replace Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I), a medical evaluation, a sleep study, or any medication a clinician might recommend for a related condition.