Sleep paralysis not breathing

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Avatar f tn I experienced sleep paralysis for the first time last night. It was absolutely terrifying. I couldn't wake up no matter how hard i tried and when I was about to wake up I would be dragged right back into the horrible dream I was having Is anyone else experiencing sleep paralysis for the first time while pregnant.
Avatar f tn I am 25 years old, and I have been experiencing episodes of sleep paralysis. It feels like I am not breathing and I can't and is very scary! I am also concerned that maybe I have sleep apnea, though my husband says I do not snore, and if I do it is very quietly. I am afraid to go to sleep at night because I am afraid I will never wake up! I also deal with anxiety issues so I am not sure if it caused my that. Can you have sleep apnea without snoring? Is it dangerous?
865406 tn?1240128030 You may be lucky and grow out of this, most people with sleep paralysis do. I am a rarity. Regarding the above why not ask your parents to look in on you while you sleep, to note if you are snoring eg. Now I feel less confident about giving you advice given your age, as so much of what you are experiencing may be due to the natural process of growing up - should have checked this out before I started replying!
568812 tn?1379165794 My daughter though has also had the paralysis in her sleep, so not sure if it is PSTD associated alone as she did not have the abusive childhood I did. This probably doesn't answer anything for you, but hopefully knowing you are not alone will help to some degree.
Avatar n tn You should definitely see a specialist dwg. Usually people with unilateral paralysis don't have much problems with breathing, but some do. If that is the case, then there are a few options out there. One being surgical plication of the affected side...the surgeon essentially tacks down the affected side of the diaphragm so that it doesn't move up into the chest cavity thus allowing for maximum lung expansion. With normal breathing, the diaphragm moves downward.
Avatar f tn When I lie down at night, the breathing is a bit more relaxed and I can sleep ok. Today I went for a sniff test and asthma testing. It was found that my right diaphraghm is slightly elevated. I have no asthma. Would the elevation of diaphraghm be as the result of the gallbladder removal? What happens next? Thanks.
Avatar f tn I am in a half way sleep trying to wake up sounds crazy but sometimes i am in a dream and at the same time i can hear my children sat next to me i know this is actually happening because when i wake my children are in front of me and are talking away i can also see thm sometimes because my eyes are not fully shut, sometimes my breathing attack in my sleep is triggered by a thought of it happening when im half asleep.
Avatar m tn I have bilateral diaphragmatic weakness, not paralysis but I still required respiratory support. After I got used to it, it really was a godsend at least for awhile. The machine allowed my muscles to get much needed rest so that I wouldn't be gasping all of the time. As things got worse and I needed more and more BiPAP, I chose to get a trach and vent as I was on BiPAP 24/7 by that time and essentially bedbound.
3862348 tn?1348379200 I had similar things happen to me, it was almost like I was so scared that I could not move, yell, or anything, I seemed paralyzed, I found that I had a severe case of sleep apnea, I would stop breathing and it caused a lot of tension. Are you sleeping well ? If you are waking up a lot or finding yourself very sleepy during the day, this could be what is going on. The Dr..
1206353 tn?1307250410 No, it is called sleep paralysis, I have it too. I wake up and can't move for several minutes, it's terrifying, and surprisingly it is fairly common. Google sleep paralysis and there is quite abit of info avail. It's like a delayed reacation of your body vs. your brain. Some people think demons are after them, some people feel like someone is pusing on their chest, it is scary but knowing what it is helps to fight the fright and helps you to ride out the episode.
Avatar f tn Sometimes when I sleep I stop breathing to the point were I start making a "dolphin" noise (that's what my boyfriend calls it). He says it's like I'm suffocating. My brain wakes up because I hear the noise I'm making but I can't move. I hear everything going on around me like my boyfriend telling me to breath. But I can't move. I only can "wake up" when he physically moves me. I read about sleep paralysis but they don't mention making noise.
Avatar f tn other than at night during sleep apnea? im not experiencing any of the symptoms its just a question that has been on my mind lately can a healthy person involuntarily stop breathing?
Avatar m tn this would be more indicative of sleep paralysis. While not an uncommon occurrence in people, it is uncommon to have sleep paralysis several times a year or more, so you should mention this to your doctor, especially if you are experiencing other symptoms, like excessive daytime sleepiness, insomnia, brain fog, etc. Sleep paralysis has been linked to narcolepsy. I doubt your sleep paralysis was linked to quitting smoking, but it may have been linked to your alcohol usage.
Avatar n tn The actual cause of sleep paralysis is not understood. But sleep paralysis can run in families and people who have narcolepsy. Sleep paralysis can be treated with clonazepam, Studies show that vitamin B12 improves sleep patterns but not enough evidence show prevention of sleep paralysis. Reducing stress and getting the proper amount of sleep may be beneficial. Learn to recognize your symptoms and the triggers of your sleep paralysis.
Avatar n tn For past 9 months I feel I hold my breath at times and do not deeply inhale. Feels like someone sitting on my chest at times (not always) so that I can't get a deep breath in. At times yawning helps to get a deep breath. Had a calcium score of 18 for Right Coronary Artery all others were zero. When I lay on right side it seems it is harder to deep breath than laying on left side.
1380535 tn?1281986842 i have been having this for a long time where i can see and hear but cant move and i have had a sleep study and the doctor told me sleep paralysis now i have read a million diffrent things what sleep paralysis really is no one knows do u have a more clear answer?
Avatar f tn I'm female, 15 years old, relativly healthy, so is the rest of my family. Average weight, average height and so on. (just in case that helps) I recently found out that these ..symptoms I've been having in my sleep is an actual sleeping disorder called sleep paralysis. I did reserch it and I found that most people expirience negative "dreams" during that time that sleep paralysis occured.
Avatar f tn t tell you how long exactly this had been happening maybe 5 to 6 yrs. Some nights I will be sleeping and I stop breathing in my sleep and most of the time I wake up but I'm still gasping for air can't breath, and I can't move anything on my body except for my eyes. When I am able to breath again I can move. Please help....what is wrong?
718870 tn?1230302160 From what you describe, it could either be a sleep-wake transition disorder (sleep paralysis), or an obstruction from breathing that makes you wake up violently. Does it happen when you're on your back? If so, try sleeping on your side or stomach. Are you waking up refreshed? Are you having problems with focus, energy or memory during the day as a result of these episodes? Do you suffer from anxiety or panic disorders? If the problem continues, you should see a sleep doctor in your area.
10548816 tn?1410965176 I have had sleep paralysis every so often prior to being pregnant and just had it the first time in my pregnancy the other day. It seems to happen when I have been eating more sugars and not sleeping well. I've become pretty good at calming myself down and focusing on my breathing to bring me out of it.