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Sleep apnea or panic attack?

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I posted earlier cuz I couldn't sleep. I dozed back off to sleep to wake up from Smth scary. I woke up and automatically run outside to the door for help because my heart was POUNDING SO FAST it felt like I couldn't breath as if I stopped breathing in my sleep! And my body was kinda tingly.

It does pass but it's a horrible scary experience that always got me almost calling 911. This has happened to me a few times before. I usually wind up falling back asleep with no problems but now I'm scared to 🙄😪

Can't tell if it's apnea & stop breathing in my sleep or not

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Shelley24

Best way to go is see a doctor x

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jessiejakes

Hi you can wake up with a panic attack try not to worry

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