has anyone heard of this sleeping disorder or is it even a sleeping disorder?

Question

about two yrs now, i sometimes toss around a lil before i fall of to sleep...and when i am in that state of mind when i am falling of to sleep, i feel that i cant breath ..i try to take in 3 breaths and then i have to like get up really fast , scared, because i feel like i can't breath . its been happening for a week now. is this a sleeping disorder or just something i am going through and will be over it? i dont want it to develop into anything really serious!

Answer 1

That sounds a lot like sleep apnea. I know someone with it, and it's a disorder where a flap of skin/muscle tissue stuff in the throat (which everyone has, but some have a weaker one) closes over the windpipe, and you can't breathe. it probably happens to you plenty of times during the night - my friend would wake up 200 times a night and not know it!

Also, do you snore? If you do, that is a symptom of sleep apnea. in fact, all people who snore have some degree of sleep apnea, yet it only needs to be taken seriously and treated if it is more serious.

I suggest you consult a doctor or sleeping technician.

another possible cause for this could be asthma. many asthmatics get attacks from dust mites, who live in dust which is inevitably found in bed sheets and pillowcases. if you have asthma, look into ways of preventing dust mites.

Answer 2

You may have what is called sleep apnea. It is a condition where you do actually stop breathing while asleep. Ususally you wake up without even realizing it and then fall back to sleep.It is more prevelant in overweight people or people with abnormal airways. Usually people who have it have problems during the day staying awake because their sleep is so disturbed during the night. They can do a sleep study on you to find out if you do in fact have this disorder.

Answer 3

I'm no expert, but it sounds a bit like something I've experienced sometimes, which is sleep paralysis. Sleep paralysis isn't dangerous, but it's really scary. You feel it on the cusp of waking, and it's like all voluntary motion doesn't respond. I personally was never aware of involuntary motions like breathing, but I remember thinking I was dying.

Does that sound like what you've been experiencing?

If it is sleep paralysis, I'd suggest trying to regulate your schedule and only sleep on your actual bed (as opposed to dropping off wherever you run out of energy- floor, couch, etc). If that doesn't help, I'm told training your body to sleep in a different position can help.

Answer 4

it sounds like it could be sleep apnea which can be serious if not taken care of. what you need to do is go to a sleep clinic and that might help. however. i have anxiety and i would hyperventilate in my sleep if that doesn't sound too crazy and once i got on some antianxiety meds i quit. but i don't know i would deffinatly go to a sleep therapist when you get a chance. hope this helps

Answer 5

It could be sleep apnea, which means your brain forgets to send the signal to breathe. You have to go to a sleep clinic to find out for sure. Good luck, and don't wait to get in to see someone, it could be very serious, but easily treated.

Answer 6

You wont die or lose too much brain tissue. Try some stimulants like coffee or endorphins. I had it for a while and it was associated with the slow metabolism of depression. I used to fall asleep on my knees first then jump into bed later.

Answer 7

That sounds familiar--almost like a panic attack, but that's not it. Might want to consult with a local sleep clinic--they may be able to help you out.

Answer 8

talk to your doctor about getting sleep study. your symptoms are classic for obstructive sleep apnea.

Answer 9

sleep apnea