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Sudden waking up shortness of breathe.

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Justin777
Justin777

3 times now I have woken up suddenly while i was dreaming. When i wake up i get this feeling of lightness and exhuasted feeling. And i have such a shortness of breathe that i have to get up and breathe on my own for a bit before i can feel normal again. I am worried about this extremly considerng i have not experienced anything like this and i dont see my doctor for another month. Is it possibly something wrong with my heart or lungs? Do i need medical attention asap? Is this just some strange form or sleep apnoea?

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  • apu91247
    apu91247 Justin777

    Posted

    It occured to me when I coldturkeyed risperidone out of ignorance. It took six months to cure on its own.Just turn over and sleep again .It will go.
    • Justin777
      Justin777 apu91247

      Posted

      I did forget to take my anxiety medication. Ill just take it now and see how things go.
  • lily65668
    lily65668 Justin777

    Posted

    Hi Justin,

    You need to get back on your anti-anxiety medication, which these days will almost certainly be some kind of antidepressant. As poster apu says, these meds should never be stopped abruptly. They should be tapered very slowly under medical supervision.

    If you want to get off medication, talk to the doctor who prescribed it.

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