Chronically LateI'm too scared to sleep. Scared that my heart will give out because I can't breathe. Scared that my brain won't wake my body up when I stop breathing in my sleep. I don't want to go to sleep.
Chio@zealy46 I don't know if you really fear this, but it reminds me of my daughter. When she was younger, this was a true fear of hers. In middle school, she became so anxious that we took her to a counselor, and she was diagnosed with OCD. She still has many irrational fears but is able to cope better now
@Chiostewie dang, I had no idea that was an indicator of OCD. I'm glad she got the diagnosis and has tools to cope.
I'm struggling with untreated Obstructive sleep Apnea. Waking up choking & violently gasping for air is horrible. I finally got a sleep study done this week, but at present, I am still afraid to fall asleep. I wouldn't wish this on anyone.
@zealy46 Thank you. And I'm so sorry to hear that you are having such a hard time. Waking up struggling to breathe does sound awful and scary. I hope the choking stops and that you can get past the fear that has come from it soon 🙏🤞