Head asleep, body awake

Re:Head asleep, body awake by jonno123 on Tuesday July 14, 2020 @08:27AM (#23831032)

I’ve had this too, and only when on my back. I had a pounding sensation in my head (heart beat), an ominous presence, and the feeling that I’d die if I didn’t force myself awake. I’m convinced this is related to sleep apnea. I try to avoid sleeping on my back now.

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Re:Head asleep, body awake by techntoke on Tuesday July 14, 2020 @04:40PM (#23837544)

Just mentioned this too. Do you feel like you're not getting enough air essentially?

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Re:Head asleep, body awake by jonno123 on Wednesday July 15, 2020 @08:10AM (#23844049)

Yes, it feels like I’ve stopped breathing for a minute or longer (which might actually be the case). On a few occasions I hear screaming, which I believe is my brain trying to wake me up due to low oxygen.

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