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Jun 03, 2018 at 12:34 PM
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From time to time I will wake up having a nocturnal panic attack. I will wake up feeling my heart racing, feeling like I am having a heart attack, having tingling and numb sensations, heaving breathing and feeling short on breath as well, as if I'm being choked. I believe this stems from having sleep apnea. I will also feel a sense of impending doom and will even lock my door or be ready to hide for cover to protect myself. Or I will be so fearful to walk by something that I will feel almost paralyzed if I feel that something will cause me harm in any way. Does anyone else have this problem? How do you deal with it? It is so annoying and frightening at times. I hate waking up feeling that way.
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Jun 08, 2018 at 02:21 PM
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I don't know anything about this myself. However, here are links to two internet articles that talks about nocturnal panic attacks:
https://sleepdisorders.dolyan.com/sy...-panic-attack/ https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-...s/faq-20057984 
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Jun 08, 2018 at 02:23 PM
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Aug 22, 2018 at 02:37 PM
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My husband has sleep apnea and this is what he experiences. Your body goes into fight or flight mode when you stop breathing, and when you wake up you still feel that panic. If you aren't already seeking medical attention for sleep apnea, you really should. It puts a big strain on your heart.
My husband has been diagnosed but couldn't handle the cpap machine and he isn't doing anything else about it. But, things that have helped him is lowering his caffeine intake and sleeping more propped up. Although, my husband's weight is his problem. |
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