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Most nights i experienced what feels like a rush of adrenaline as i start to fall asleep. i get pulled out of sleep with my heart pounding, wide awake?
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Possible panic or: stress/.anxiety. Please consult your physician and obtain a psychology consultation,
Answered 3/30/2020
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Sleep startle: You MAY be experiencing a type of panic that happens when some people relax. Please start by seeing you doctor to make sure all is well medically and then a clinical psychologist can help you w/this situation. Peace and good health.
Answered 3/30/2020
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Anxiety is about: feeling out of control or being unable to manage something--outside you, like a big event, or inside, like your emerging feelings, thoughts and memories. The latter three are more likely to surface at sleep onset because of the lessening of ego boundaries. Pay attention to your thoughts just before the onset of adrenaline and take them to a therapist.
Answered 1/26/2021
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