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Sleep issues with covid 19

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zachrich
zachrich

Hi guys, I'm new here. I'm heading into my fifth day of Covid (2nd day of diagnosis but 5th day of symptoms). I have some mild shortness of breath, but can walk and hold a conversation so I feel quite fortunate. One thing is driving me nuts though: Every time I try to go to sleep, I'll wake up gasping for air as I drift off! It feels as though I'm doing the work to breath when laying down, and my body never takes over automatically once I fall asleep. It's very alarming and frustrating. I can't take another night of no sleep...Please comment if you have any insight. Thanks, Zach

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  • dobmaister
    dobmaister zachrich

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    Hey! Its almost the same with me, even now im writing right after the next "wake up attack"... In addition when i wake up im drenched in sweat, feel like im in delirium with nausea and everything is going away for 5-10 minutes. Yesterday ive tried to sleep at the day and had success for 2 hours... its very strange

    How are you now?

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