I went to bed at around 10 am (because i was here on trap cause i'm an addict ) and i fell asleep with no problem. I don't know why this happens to me but sometimes when i hear a long beep in my head i can feel my heart slowing down along with my breaths getting heavier and heavier. When this happens i open my eyes and try to move but my body doesn't allow me to and my breathing becomes heavier while i gasp for air. So i try to take deep breaths but it doesn't work so i force myself to rigorously jerk my head and my body. i don't know why this happens but i almost stop breathing and can feel my heart slowing down and its scares me.

is this a sleep disorder of some sort? I told my mom about it and she thinks i'm just joking around someone help me? and possibly put me at ease

First thing you need to do is convince your mother that you are NOT "just joking around." I don't have an answer for you about whether or not this is a sleep disorder, but I would take it seriously. Sounds a little like some kind of panic attack to me, but I am no doctor. You do need to see a doctor about this regardless. Sit down and have a serious talk with your mom. Good Luck!

My brother has a similar experence, he says theres some kind of ghost holding him down trying to kill him but I dont know. I dont believe its a ghost to be honest maybe some type of mental disorder, that sounds more logical then a ghost doing that too him.

Make sure your mum knows your serious and go see a doctor like mich said. better safe then sorry.

I once saw people sufferring like that on the biggest loser, it's a problem with people who are overweight or have large breasts. It's excess body-bits blocking your airways.

If you're not overweight, then I have no idea.

OK...this is a very real problem for some people.

I recently saw a TV program about people with the problem you describe. It is called Sleep Apnea.

It can be dangerous so you need to get professional help...Convince your Mom of that!

Here is a link you can show her http://news-service.stanford.edu/news/2001.../modafinil.html

Also, I personally have trouble sleeping and I know why. I have a deficency in a particular NeuroTransmitter.

NeuroTransmitters are chemicals that interact with the end points of neurons. These chemicals are produced naturally by the body and are essential for communication between Neurons. The NeuroTransmitter I lack is called Dopamine.

Here is a link showing some research results http://news-service.stanford.edu/news/2001.../modafinil.html

I beleive in Alternative medicine rather than swollowing an darn pill the pharmicutical industry decides is going to make them millions. So, I would recommend that you look for a Kensiologist in your local area.

Here is a link to the Sleep Hotline describing Kinesiology and a therapy http://www.sleephotline.com/Sleep/categori...logy-Sleep.html

I and others I know have terrific personal success using Kensiology and a treatment for various problems.
It is an exciting alternative to main stream medical prctices.


All the best.

Yea i believe in that ghost thingy but yea thanks everyone for the feed back i'll definitely talk to my mom about it because it scares me lol thats why i'm on so late at night! till early morning

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I found out that my dad has sleep apnea and he had to get that weird respirator looking thing to breath properly at night! Except he got that machine thing because he would stop breathing for about 30 seconds at night and it cause him to have a hard time sleeping!!

This post has been edited by Tunay: Jan 18 2008, 10:57 AM

This happened to me before too. You can read about it here: http://www.trap17.com/forums/index.php?s=&...st&p=372683

Convincing your mum that you weren't joking around would be the first option. If she still doesn't beleive you , search for help on the internet. If you feel your heartbeat slowing that is quite serious. Or you could contact your doctor in the area =D
Hope I helped