Friends and family often ask me, “How do I know if I have a sleep disorder, and what can I do about it?” I thought that I would review some of the signs and symptoms of sleep disorders and how you should prepare yourself to visit your doctor to present your sleep problems.

Typically, a sign that you have a sleep disorder is if you have trouble going to sleep or staying asleep, problems staying awake (“I don’t have a sleep problem, I can fall asleep anywhere!), unusual behaviors during...