Usually when I die in my dream thats when I shoot awake. I die all the time, you will be ok

Some others may be better able to interpret the dream, usually most of what I am dreaming is directly related to my surroundings in my room. If I am dizzy or having trouble breathing, probably not breathing right or my face is in the pillow/under the blankets. When falling in a dream and I hit the ground usually wake up with knots in my stomache and on the floor of my room or in a weird position.

Your mom coming up may of been the comfort/security? I am sure some others will chime in