Sleep Apnea??! - Sleep Disorders Message Board

GodChaser777 · 11-08-2003, 02:06 PM

Okay I was just researching some stuff on the net and I think I may have Sleep Apnea. This has been going on for like 3 years now ever since I started getting Anxiety attacks and I thought it was related to them. Anyhow I can be sleeping and suddenly wake up thinking Iam not breathing gasping for air. I dont snore according to my wife I talk alot in my sleep though these episodes happen maybe once a month or every two months really need to find out if this is more stress related other than sleep apnea. Thanks in advance for the help.

Canyondweller · 11-08-2003, 11:46 PM

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Originally Posted by GodChaser777

Okay I was just researching some stuff on the net and I think I may have Sleep Apnea. This has been going on for like 3 years now ever since I started getting Anxiety attacks and I thought it was related to them. Anyhow I can be sleeping and suddenly wake up thinking Iam not breathing gasping for air. I dont snore according to my wife I talk alot in my sleep though these episodes happen maybe once a month or every two months really need to find out if this is more stress related other than sleep apnea. Thanks in advance for the help.

Sleep Apnea is usually an ongoing problem and usually you are very tired when you wake and throughout the day. May even fall asleep easily during day but not necessairly. It could be related to anciety and dreaming which you are not aware of . Most apnea patients snore, snort and actually stop breathing for a second. Has your wife noticed anything like that. I would talk to Dr. and see if a sleep study is necessairy. You still need to have it checked out as you may only notice it occaisionally but it could be happening all the time and you not know it. Most people don't know they stop breathing and it can happen hundreds of time a night. You generally are not aware of it. Check it out as it is very hard on the heart and dangerous if you have it.

zavey · 11-12-2003, 09:28 AM

i've suspected that my fiance has had this the past two years... and he was tested and DOES have it. it's usually characterized by very loud, unnatural snoring. i noticed he's stop breathing during his sleep sometimes up to 20 seconds at a time. don't worry, as your body's defense mechanism will not let you suffocate - after so long, this kicks in and causes you to breathe again, usually with a snort and wakes you up. jay had a sleep test done and they found that he does, indead, have sleep apnea and has been given a CPAP (breathing mask) to wear when he sleeps - this was 100% covered by our health insurance. like the previous post said, it is very important that you get this checked out, as each time you stop breathing, it is hard on your heart and can put you an at earlier risk for heart problems.