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25. Sleep apnea can cause one to awaken with a feeling of panic.

Reply to samplegirl (Original post)

Fri May 7, 2021, 06:19 PM

May 2021

I had those awakenings for quite a period.
When my physician suggested that I might have sleep apnea, I was in denial.
A test showed that I did have sleep apnea.
Ever since I've used a CPAP, I no longer have the problem. (That sounds like a commercial, doesn't it)

I'm firmly convinced many more people need a CPAP than those recognizing it.

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Anyone wake with panic? [View all] samplegirl Apr 2021 OP

What's going on samplegirl Duncanpup Apr 2021 #1

Dm me if you wanna chat Duncanpup Apr 2021 #2

I awake with bad dreams. murielm99 Apr 2021 #3

Yeah cate94 Apr 2021 #4

Thanks samplegirl Apr 2021 #5

It rarely happens to me, but occasionally it really sucks captain queeg Apr 2021 #6

I hate those nights! For me it was doing relaxing things during the day that helped the nights. Canoe52 Apr 2021 #7

That Calm app has been effective for me, too. JudyM Apr 2021 #18

I did until I got my anxiety treated. RandySF Apr 2021 #8

I just quickly looked up accupressure points for anxiety... electric_blue68 Apr 2021 #9

I've been advised Melatonin is good for eyes and getting sleep. Cerridwen Apr 2021 #10

Thanks samplegirl Apr 2021 #12

Consider trying a sleep-promoting herbal tea and the Calm app JudyM Apr 2021 #19

I tried it and I'm back up samplegirl May 2021 #23

I was waking up around 3:00 or 3:30 with a panic attack nearly every night. femmedem Apr 2021 #11

I'm sorry samplegirl Apr 2021 #13

CBD oil has helped me tremendously. I like the extra strength kind that Barleans japple Apr 2021 #14

Pick up a book, I highly recommend Kurt Vonnegut, he will make you laugh Escurumbele Apr 2021 #15

Thank you so much samplegirl Apr 2021 #16

I have it from time to time vercetti2021 Apr 2021 #17

Essential fatty acids might help IbogaProject Apr 2021 #20

Barleans is a solid brand IbogaProject Apr 2021 #21

This message was self-deleted by its author hamsterjill Apr 2021 #22

I'm trying so samplegirl May 2021 #24

Sleep apnea can cause one to awaken with a feeling of panic. No Vested Interest May 2021 #25

I take prazosin I_UndergroundPanther Jul 2021 #26