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Having panic attacks that wake me up every time i doze off. what is wrong with me?
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Hormone dysfunction: Most likely you are suffering from some form of medical condition, such as a hormonal imbalance (ie adrenal or thyroid gland dysfunction). Psychiatric conditions such as panic disorder, depression and anxiety can also effect your sleep, so those need to be ruled out as well, however, these conditions and their symptoms don't usually just occur when dozing off. Consult your doctor.
Answered 6/13/2013
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