Maybe you have a sleep monster that thrives in the dark - steals your rest, stirs your thoughts, and makes you wake up exhausted.
And during the day? It lingers, draining your energy and turning even the simplest tasks into a struggle.
Yet good sleep (at least 7 hours/night) promotes optimal health and well-being.1
Deep sleep, or slow-wave sleep, is a restorative phase, supporting muscle repair, tissue growth, and boosting immune function.2
of people experience excessive daytime sleepiness
of people live with a poor mood
of people wake up with morning headaches
of people feel more irritable
of people cannot concentrate
It’s easy to brush off poor sleep as just part of life. But what if the exhaustion, the brain fog, and the never-ending fatigue weren’t normal?
For many, the sleep monster is more than just a bad night’s rest — it’s a hidden force, interfering with your well-being in ways you might not even realise.
Sleep apnoea, often undiagnosed, can be a key culprit, preventing you from getting the deep, restorative sleep your body needs.
And it’s not just about feeling tired. Research4 shows that poor sleep may contribute to anxiety, depression, and stress, impacting both your mind and body.
But here’s the good news: you have the power to loosen the sleep monster’s grip.
Recognising the problem is the first step. The next? Taking back control – because good sleep can change everything.
Once you recognise what’s happening and take the steps to reclaim your rest, your sleep monster loses its grip. It fades away, leaving you refreshed, energised, and ready to take on the day.
Good sleep hygiene practices are essential for creating an environment that promotes consistent, restorative sleep. These habits help prevent sleep disorders and boost sleep quality.
Simple changes, like maintaining a regular sleep schedule, avoiding screens before bed, and creating a calming environment, can vastly improve sleep quality.
Please note: This sleep assessment is not suitable for individuals under 18 years of age. This is intended as a self-assessment tool that may help you to identify if you have any of the common symptoms for insomnia or obstructive sleep apnoea. This is not a diagnostic tool and does not constitute medical advice. Your reliance on information obtained through the use of this is solely at your own risk. We recommend that you consult your health care professional about the results of your Sleep Assessment or if you are concerned about your sleep.
1. Lim, Diane C et al. The Lancet Public Health, Volume 8, Issue 10, e820 - e826
2. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29490885/
3. 30,026 respondents across 13 markets surveyed as part of Resmed’s 2025 Global Sleep Survey between 12 - 28 December 2024.
4. Asghari A, Mohammadi F, Kamrava SK, Tavakoli S, Farhadi M. “Severity of depression and anxiety in obstructive sleep apnea syndrome,” Eur Arch Otorhinolaryngol. 2012 Dec; 269(12):2549-53. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/22298252 (accessed July 9, 2013).