Is it normal to think a person who's just sleeping is dead?

48% Normal
4 Comments

When I'm sharing a bed with my boyfriend sometimes I awaken in the night with the sudden, very real thought that he is dead there next to me. I'm in immediate panic mode even before I can wake up enough to get a clear head.

I have to shake him just enough till he stirs or listen for his breathing (he breathes so shallow and quiet!) then my heart stops pounding and I simply go right back asleep.

This seems like a really weird behavior to me. What do you think?

Voting Results
48% Normal
Based on 31 votes (15 yes)
Help us keep this site organized and clean. Thanks!
[ Report Post ]
Comments ( 4 )
  • poojunction-r-us
    11 years ago

    they are dead.

    Comment Hidden ( show )
    1
    1
  • Terence_the_viking
    11 years ago

    I suppose you could tickle their fancy to see if they are dead.

    Comment Hidden ( show )
    1
    1
  • РодинаРоссии
    11 years ago

    I often worry that by heart has stopped beating when I concentrate on something and cant feel it beating. I have to check my pulse constantly

    Comment Hidden ( show )
    0
    0
  • bananaface
    11 years ago

    I've thought the same before and sometimes I think my dad's dead. It only ever happens when he's been out drinking and when he sleeps, he barely even breathes. I've never thought it was anything too weird.

    Comment Hidden ( show )
    0
    0