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Friday, March 18, 2011 ravens123 asks

Q: What could cause one to feel like they have cant breathe as they are falling asleep?

When I lay down to sleep half way between sleep and consciousness, I get the feeling as if I can't breathe/have stopped breathing and jump awake gasping for air. What could be the cause of this? 

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By ravens123— Last Modified: 03/18/11, First Published: 03/18/11