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What could cause me to wake up with a gasp? now i'm scared to sleep.
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Is this a pattern?: Are you a load snorer? Do stop breathing during sleep? If so, it might be related to sleep apnea. Another possibility is that you are waking up during or after a nightmare.
Answered 5/10/2017
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