Hello.
I have recently decided to quit smoking. My first night was extremely restless either due to Nicorette or withdrawal symptoms of Nicotine.
I have never had any occurrence of sleep apnea that I am aware of.
I would get to sleep, but wake up with a gasp, after realizing that I had stopped breathing. I was exhausted, and it was easy for me to get back to sleep, but it seemed as soon as I fell asleep, I would gasp and wake myself up again. Does this sound like sleep apnea?
Is this a normal effect of either Nicorette or Nicotine withdrawals?
Should I be concerned?
Thank you for any help. I appreciate it.