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Conversation Questions

Your Sleep

  • How many of hours sleep do you generally need per night?
  • What time do you usually go to bed?
  • What time do you usually wake up?
  • Do you manage to sleep as much as you need? If not, why not?
  • Have you ever suffered from insomnia?
  • Do you suffer from insomnia? Are you a light sleeper or a heavy sleeper?
  • What keeps you awake at night? (e.g. worrying too much about stuff, too much coffee, your partner’s snoring, your neighbors’ parties, an uncomfortable bed, a hot summer)
  • Do you use, or have you ever used, any special methods that help you get to sleep?
    • A strong nightcap?
    • Sleeping pills?
    • Herbal remedies?
    • Counting sheep?
    • Meditation?
  • Do you snore?
  • Do you talk in your sleep?
  • Do you ever oversleep?
  • Do you need an alarm clock to wake up?
  • Do you ever sleep in? (Sleep late in the morning)
  • Do you fall asleep while watching the TV or reading?
  • Do you have a nap at lunchtime or at another time of the day? Does it help?
  • What do you wear in bed? (I hope this question’s not too personal!)
  • Do you have a duvet, or do you prefer sheets and a blanket? How big is your bed?
  • Do you remember your dreams?
  • Do you have a recurring dreams?
  • Tell us about a memorable, enjoyable, or strange dream you’ve had?
  • Do you suffer from nightmares? Can you remember any specific nightmare?
  • Do you believe that it’s possible to interpret dreams? Have you ever tried to interpret your own dreams?
  • Have you ever walked in your sleep? Do you know anyone who does?