There are a lot of people who have undiagnosed sleep problems. In fact, there are many people who go too long without getting treatment for issues with their sleep because they don't know the symptoms and what to look for. This is why it is so important to educate yourself about different signs of a sleep problem and talk to a sleep specialist if you suspect there is a problem.

1. Never Feeling Rested

One of the biggest signs that you have a problem is that you never feel rested even after getting what seems like a full night of sleep. One of the most common sleep disorders is something called sleep apnea. This is a disorder where your body has a hard time breathing while you sleep. Thus, just before you fall into a deep sleep your body stops breathing for a second and you stay in a mild sleep. You are still sleeping, but you are never fully going into a full REM sleep. These people tend to sleep for hours at night, don't notice that they are waking, but wake up feeling tired and agitated.

2. Snoring

Another symptom of sleep apnea is snoring. Although many people snore, it is actually a sign that something is wrong and you need to get help. It could mean that you have swollen tonsils or adenoids, or as previously mentioned sleep apnea. Adults snore as they become bigger and more obese. Children, however, should never be snoring. It is not normal and is a sign of an underlying problem.

3. Inability To Regulate Sleep Patterns

A sign of narcolepsy is not being able to fully regulate your sleep patterns. You might find yourself falling asleep at strange times. It is not usually like you see in the movies where someone simply falls asleep out of nowhere, but instead, you might just be sitting for a moment, and find that you have fallen asleep. This makes it dangerous to drive and to function normally.

4. Unpredictable Muscle Relaxing

Lastly, another sign of narcolepsy is that your muscles relax at random times. You might find that you are still awake, but you experience a temporary paralysis. It could be right after waking up that you are awake, but you can't move your body, or that you are lying down and all of the sudden experience your muscles relaxing. This is a problem and should be addressed.

By knowing these things you can know when it is the right time to go to a sleep disorder clinic near you.