How do you find if you suffer from sleep apnea? I mean you are asleep so there is no chance that you can put a self-diagnosis in this cases. So it's usually the partner in bed who is the first to suspect that something is wrong. But as with most medical questions, if you have any doubt, the best thing to do is see your doctor. Unfortunately, many doctors are not highly knowledgeable disorder foundations to find out your nearest accredited sleep specialist or sleep disorders center. The only definite way to diagnose OSA is to spend a night in a medical center to help you determine the best ways to stop snoring for your personal circumstances.