Hypnic jerks or sleep apnea?

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Hi...for the last few nights i have been struggling to go to sleep. Just as i am drifting off i gasp for air its awful. It was 3am before i managed to fall to sleep. I think with sleep apnea tgat is when you are asleep is that right? I suffer with anxiety really bad and the doctor thinks its linked to anxiety. But i am terrified it's something more serious. Has anyone experienced this? Thanks

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    Hi Rachael, if I were you I would suggest to the doctor to send you to a sleep study professional. Don't let your doc downgrade your feelings to just anxiety. Anxiety has over 40 symptoms. It shows like plenty other ailments. If this doc isn't taking you serious, get a 2nd opinion. I hope you feel better.

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    Are you overweight? Do you snore?

     

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      Download the free app Snorelab and record your breathing sounds for an evening. See if it flags up anything to be concerned about, before demanding a.sleep study.
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      No i don't snore and not over weight either. My partner has never mentioned me snoring anyway and he would be the first to say something xxx

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