Question:
I have a problem that usually only occurs very infrequently, but lately has been happening more. I will wake up in the middle of the night, feeling that I am unable to breathe and gasping for air. Usually I'll wake up in a panic and will be out of bed and on my feet before I relax and realize I'm OK. Then it passes quickly and I get back in bed. I'm not sure if this occurs during bad dreams. I have been under an unusual amount of anxiety due to a death in the family for the past month and have found the problem happening more frequently. Has anyone ever experienced this?