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For the past few days while i am going to sleep(never during sleep), i feel breathless and get up gasping and panicked. is this anxiety?
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See below: If you do fall asleep, i would worry about obstructive sleep apnea which can cause significant health problems, but I have to defer my colleague that anxiety is the most likely cause.
Answered 12/10/2013
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Panic attack: It''s pretty common to have panic attacks when falling asleep. I recommend learning some meditation or guided visualization techniques to calm yourself while you are falling asleep.
Answered 9/11/2014
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