Oh my friend how I can relate. Mine got so bad that I would forget to breathe at night, and it was NOT sleep apnea. We had that checked. It was ANXIETY. It was just awful --- I'd wake up gasping for air, and just terrified! I thought I'd die during the night, so it was hard to sleep!

I told my doc about this, and that's when she put me on Xanax, unfortunately. And i promptly got addicted to it since I have a very addictive personality. I abused it of course. I think I was on it for about 2 years. In the end, I got off booze and Xanax at the same time. WOW. Wasn't fun.

But you are NOT alone!!! There are millions of us out here who suffer from it. it's this darn crazy world, with all it's pressure and stress to compete with everyone else, and it's all our past issues we have to contend with. Therapy is a MUST. We need to deal with our past - and find out what's behind everything. Plus if medication is called for - fine, but be sure it's not exceptionally addictive! You sure don't need to deal with that too!

God bless and please take care. Hugs, Lee