Is it normal that when i get really tired, it's hard for me to breathe?

52% Normal
5 Comments

i have a really fucked up sleep pattern. sometimes by the time i go to sleep i'm so tired i'm practically in a coma the instant my head hits the pillow.
but when i'm falling asleep in a situation like that, i usually wake up because i can't breathe. my mind goes completely blank and my breathing gets reaaaallly shallow to the point where i wake up gasping.

i'm pretty sure it's not sleep apnea, because i was tested for this a few years back because my doctor thought it might be related to my depression and inablity to sleep.

has anybody ever experienced this or know why it might be happening?

Voting Results
52% Normal
Based on 29 votes (15 yes)
Help us keep this site organized and clean. Thanks!
[ Report Post ]
Comments ( 5 )
  • MochaMan
    13 years ago

    Could be a bad case of ashma?
    I would get a Doctor to test or Lungs.

    Comment Hidden ( show )
    0
    0
  • Mel
    13 years ago

    I have anxiety, & I feel like my chest gets very heavy & hard to breathe when Im tired. Only when Im extremely tired though, like if Ive been up 24 hrs. I too have very weird sleeping patterns, insomnia sometimes.

    Comment Hidden ( show )
    0
    0
      -
    • expiredingoreville
      13 years ago

      i have anxiety too, though i haven't had an attack in awhile. maybe this could be part of it though.

      Comment Hidden ( show )
      0
      0
  • [Old Memory]
    13 years ago

    Maybe you have sleep apnea.

    Comment Hidden ( show )
    0
    0
  • randomjelly
    13 years ago

    It wouldn't hurt to be tested again...no one is right 100% of the time. It could also be allergies/sinus, asthma or even anxiety. I'd get a second opinion and good luck.

    Comment Hidden ( show )
    0
    0