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I often find myself being jolted awake, reminiscent to being electrocuted. leaves my heart racing and disrupts the sleep of my wife and i. causes?
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Jolted awake: You MAY be having panic attacks. There are also other neurological possibilities associated w/sleep. Please start w/a visit to your doctor. He/she may rule out the neuro possibilities and then you can consult w/a clinical psychologist if panic attacks are the issue. Peace and good health.
Answered 1/28/2018
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