Unable to Breathe Properly

[sophie_1003]

Sometimes if I try to fall asleep on my back I will just be about to drop off and suddenly feel quite breathless, kind of like I have a weight on my chest so I find it difficult to breathe properly. It stops as soon as I turn on my side but is there anything that could be causing this or anything to stop it happening?

[thedaveformula]

best thing to make a regular appointment with your GP

[sophie_1003]

Glad to know it's not just me then! If it happens more often I might do that dave but it's not much of a problem at the moment.

[4getmenot]

sleep paralysis, just as you are drifting off

[4getmenot]

http://www.psychics.c.../sleep-paralysis.html

[4getmenot]

I have only had your sympons a few time, I tend to get the hallucinations more, giant octopus in room, monkeys, scary people etc. Have you had difficulty sleeping lately or stress in your life?

[sophie_1003]

Could be that 4get; I wouldn't say it was paralysis as such just very uncomfortable! Errm, not been particularly stressedhave got lots of stuff that will be stressful soon though so could be a factor!

[4getmenot]

Usual when I've had the chest thing its like I'm trying to get up but am suck to the pillow like someone is sat on me

[tamborine]

I have it now me baps are heavier. I'd like nip rings (rope to ceiling) to hoist them off me.

[sophie_1003]

No; it's not like that 4get; very much just a breathing thing; can't describe it very well I'm afraid.
Lol tambourine; could be partially that but have never had that problem before and I don't think they've got any bigger!

[starone]

Is it sleep apnoea (I think that's how you spell it) You might be better sleeping with a higher pillow. Sometimes it is caused if you are too fat, when you lie down the fat gets up between your ribs and stops you breathing properly. I could be wrong mind, so best to seek medical advice. Sqad is good if he is around.

[tamborine]

scrunch opening of paper bag in hand and breathe in & out with bag held to mouth. That opens the lungs.

[sophie_1003]

I have put on weight but still not fat; doi like quite high pillows though so could be that!
Should I attach it to my head with an elastic band for when I sleep tambo? ;o)

[starone]

I think it is the spare tyre you have to worry about sophie. That would be quite a sight, a spare tyre and an elastic band! lol :0)

[tamborine]

put it over your head then you wont see your spare tyre :)

The bag is just an emergency for breathlessness till you get an inhaler or such. Keep it under your pillow.

[sengas]

firstly you should have mentioned your age, also are you worrying about anything while on your back, this of course could start you getting anxious and your weight may contribute , l suggest if you are on your back try a meditation method lying straight out starting with your feet tense them then relax them , next your knee's tense then relax , going on the way up to your head, while you are doing this remember to breathe in and out , if it keeps happening then speak to your gp, hope this has been a help.

[sophie_1003]

Thanks sengas; am nearly 24 and still within my 'normal' weight range despite the Christmas weight refusing to budge yet! As I said I've not really been stressed of late and it happens just as I'm about to fall asleep so not really thinking of anything apart from "Mmmm, cosy bed!" May try the relaxation techniques though; have used them before when I couldn't actually get to sleep in the first place!

[sophie_1003]

Ahh thought starbuck was saying high pillows could be the cause; love a high pillow though; although saying that it does happen more often at my boyfriends house and he has rubbish pillows! I just sometimes feel more comfy on my back; that's the problem!