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Hi . as i woke up from nap , it was as though i held my breath for only a couple secs or less but is this common in anxiety? exercises to treat this ?
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Sleep apnea?: Could be anxiety or sleep apnea or something else. If this occurs frequently, see your doctor for a checkup.
Answered 5/15/2016
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