i have awaken up on 3 different times at night,gasping for air.what is the cause of this?
443189
sounds like sleep apnea.
941541
The sudden gasping for breath when exposed to allegens or during exercise could be a clue.
204022
do you have sleep apnea. I can not explain what it is. Sorry.  look it up and see if it sounds like you.
419305
Oh wow, I get that all the time. Usually it is because you haven't had enough sleep, or because you are too tired. We do this out of protection, but it can be a very scary thing.
163185
Hey i'm worried about that too! \n\nI'm want to go get checked out this summer while i'm not taking classes!\n\nI had my adnoids and tonsils removed spring 2004..to stop my snoring!\n\nJan. 2005 Others around me said not only am I snoring again but it sounds like i'm gasping for air in my sleep.\n\nI'm not overweight, \nsleep on my side at night,\ntried saline, otc products..\nnothing help..\nMaybe I should have posted a question about this!\n\nI FEEL YOUR PAIN!
662950
I don't think they are related, as the sleep apnea comes from you not being able to breathe very well at night. Unless you damaged your trachea somehow with your neck injury. Perhaps you could go to an ear nose and throat doctor to find out if there is any relation to your sleep apnea and ruptured eardrum. Bad break though, that must suck.
732198
I'm a nurse and probably could answer this more medically.  But, the kind of sleep state that you are experiencing is really not well described in science, in my opinion. So, bear with my fluffy talk about it.  It seems to me that different sleep states are kind of like different states of matter . . .gas, liquid and solid. There's a "twilight" sleep state when we first start to fall asleep sometime that is a little "gooey".  It feels like we are awake and yet we aren't.  But, that's not what you're talking about.  That state that you are experiencing, when it has happened to me, seems like another "state of matter" altogether.  It's like the fourth state of matter called plasma. Fire is mostly plasma, a high energy form.  This sleep state, when it happens to me, is like a burning, churning flush of energy. I noticed that I was blowing off a sugary breath, like a diabetic. So, it may be metabolic related. I changed my diet off empty sugar foods then and it seemed to help, though, I won't ever give up all my candy and sweet junk food. I've also noticed that this kind of sleep state occurs when my life is going along at a hot and heavy clip, like sailing into busy shipping lanes full of confusion and quick decisions, with all the adrenaline rush of navigating such perilous waters.
428508
You may have sleep apnea, go check with the doctor.  This could be a serious condition if left untreated and could lead to death!
872152
Try breathing exercises.  Concentrate on breathing in to the count of three, holding for the count of three, out for three and hold for three.  Take slow deep breaths and concentrate on the entire breath.  This works for me and I have the same problem.
1056662
Ive experienced this afew times myself and its weird,its like u cant move ure body but u can hear whats going on around u,sort of what u read about when folk r awake during operations.Ive been told that its the period when r.e.m sleep begins but could also be linked to anxiety
137483
It is time for you to see a doctor.  There are many things that can cause that. One problem could be excessive sinus pressure. Some people even see that before they pass out. \n\nCall your doctor asap.
919961
has this been happening regularly to u? do not neglect your health. first try to rule out if its anything o do with the position of sleeping at night. if u do not manage to figure out anything best would be to consult a physician on this matter.
369047
It's called sleep apoenia and is a normal but odd glitch in your nervous system.Panic will make it worse.Just remember it's normal,you won't die and relax and breath deeply.I have it too.It's what explains legends of vampires and night-hags,succubus etc.
436512
You aren't alone, honey- I started getting similar things at around 18yrs old. (I am very aware, amparalyzed and cannot speak at all)\n\nWe aren't alone, either. There are many informative websites on sleep paralysis and night terrors. \n\nThere is research being done at the University of Waterloo, Ontario, Canada.  See website below. Also, some info on wikipedia.\n\nScientists may attribute it to neurological issues. \nSpiritual ppl may attribute it to spiritual/demonic attacks.\nFor me, I speak as a Christian who has experienced many similar episodes: I believe that there is a combination of both science/spirit involved... I have also found relief in praying to Jesus during the attacks.  The attacks are much less frequent now \n\n-You may want to talk to a pastor or somebody that you trust to pray for you. \n-You may also want to keep a sleep-log and see if certain foods, situations, etc may be related to these events. -During the attacks, try to relax and take deep breaths 'fighting it' can sometimes make it last longer. Try not to be afraid of falling asleep.\n-You may also want to mention it to your physician.\n\nGood luck and sweet dreams!\n\n:)
855910
I have them constantly and it is really freakin' me out. It happens at around 11 p.m. at night. I climb into my bed to read a book and then suddenly I feel really strange. Next thing I know, it is morning. I can't explain this and it is really weird.
1041140
If it hurts to breath when you awake, (I'm assuming that's what you meant) lol, then you really need to see a doctor.  It sounds to me that you might have a sist, or a growth of some kind.  Your body is waking you up to alarm you that something isn't right.  Please see a doctor today.  Ron Couch
839775
See a medical sleep specialist . . .it might be related to sleep apnea . .