felt like i couldnt breathe

So last night last night i fell asleep then i woke up and it felt like i was out of breath and couldnt breathe. So i ran to my mom and she calmed me down. My heart was also racing too. I dont know if this was a panic attack or what. So when i calmed down and caught my breathe i went back to sleep. Is this anxiety? i just dont know can someone help???

[mslyles0]

thats what it sounds like! if so u r in the right place! the people here are very helpful everyone is going through the same thing so you are not alone! ive been suffering from anxiety for about 2 months now i developed it from having a bad stomach virus  was so scared cause i had it so long that i was dieing or something! ive had all types of blood work done,mri of the brain,ct scan of the brain,ct scan of my sinuses,ct scan on my liver inner body,sono on my ovaries u name it ive had it done and everything came back neg! im just suffering from a bad case of anxiety! my dr. prescribed me xanax to take 0.25 mg 2x if needed so u should talk to your dr.

[mike8496]

its just scary and i just dont want it to happen again. I think i was sleeping on my back and i usaully sleep on my stomach.

[squadger69]

I experienced the same thing,id wake up feelin so out of breath it was almost as if i was stopping breathing in my sleep!!!citalopram has helped me greatly.jus remember ur not alone x

[alsky]

sounds like anxiety/panic attack to me

there are lots of natural approaches to this problem  including  deep breathing, meditation  herbal teas,  exercise

[mike8496]

i just hope this isnt sleep apnea.

[Alisonj29]

I have had it happen the odd time. It can be common in anxiety but to be safe mention it to your doctor and he can decide if he wants to do sleep lab testing or if he feels that its the anxiety. Sorry you had to go through that, it can be very scary.