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Lately i've been cognizant of the fact that whenever i fall asleep it feels like i'm losing my breath and i start being scared so my heart starts racing been avoiding to sleep lately. people have told me i sleep as if i'm dead and i've noticed that?
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GP: Let your GP know so that you have the problem addressed early. Among others a disease from the breathing related sleep disorder spectrum will have to be considered. Anxiety is also likely part of the problem, either triggered or from onset. Bottom line, by being unable to sleep well, you will become unable to take care of your daily routine.
Answered 6/9/2020
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Need eval: Does this mean that you stop breathing? If you stop breathing during sleep and wake up gasping for air with a pounding heart, I would encourage you to talk to your doctor. A sleep medicine specialty consult might be needed.
Answered 6/10/2020
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