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A member asked:
What happens if your body is not sleeping i have not been sleepin for a whole week everytime i fall asleep my body jumps up and i can't breathe?
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Vicious circle: You sound edgy and lack of sleep makes that worse. You need some relaxation techniques and/or self-hypnosis, and/or transcendal meditation, and/or yoga. Vigourous exercise helps many people by distracting their mind and making them physically tired. Finally a sleep aid may be helpful for short term relief to break the cycle. Talk it over with your doctor. Check the internet for the other things.
Answered 6/17/2013
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