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When im asleep. i feel my heart beat faster and faster until i realize i cant breath and am forcing myself to wake up. very concerning and only happens when at night. any clue to why this is happening?
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Anxiety. You are not alert enough to detect such changes in a sleep state, If you are aware, you are emerging from sleep and this expresses an anxiety state. Get checked out by your doc for starters. Then when your health is assured, find a life coach that can teach you stress management skills. In the process you may uncover some issues that create this process.
Answered 12/9/2021
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Your body is talking to you. Listen and take good notes and you and your Dr(s) can figure out what is going on. Ask about an anxiety component as well.
Answered 12/10/2021
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