Story of the day...................
Holy SCARY moment for whitewidow last night!!!
So there I was......snuggled in my "cuddle" (AKA - my favorite gramma made blankie) with my trusty teddy bear (thanks to Schiavona)
when all of a sudden at 3:12 this morning I woke up in horror because I could not breath! 
I tried sucking air into my lungs for a good 5-10 seconds with nothing happening 
Now - being a Medic....the first thing I thought to myself was "What would I tell my patients if they were in this situation........oh yeah......stay calm". This is the part where I panic and tell myself to FUCK OFF!!
How is one suppose to remain calm if they think they are dying??? 
So for some strange reason I decide to whack myself in the chest a couple of times and PRESTO!..........whitewidow can now breath
.....sort of So there I sit in bed...coughing and choking. Like the smart gal I am I grab the glass of water by my bed to "wash the choking away....which only makes it worse 
I tell you.....some times I wonder how I made it through Med School
ANYWAYS.........long story cut short - i was able to breath again with in a couple of minutes and snuggled back into bed to finish a good nights sleep. What caused the problem is still a puzzle but as long as I am able to sit here typing this.....it can't be all that bad
Hope everyone has a great rest of the week 
Holy SCARY moment for whitewidow last night!!!
So there I was......snuggled in my "cuddle" (AKA - my favorite gramma made blankie) with my trusty teddy bear (thanks to Schiavona)
when all of a sudden at 3:12 this morning I woke up in horror because I could not breath! I tried sucking air into my lungs for a good 5-10 seconds with nothing happening Now - being a Medic....the first thing I thought to myself was "What would I tell my patients if they were in this situation........oh yeah......stay calm". This is the part where I panic and tell myself to FUCK OFF!!
How is one suppose to remain calm if they think they are dying??? So for some strange reason I decide to whack myself in the chest a couple of times and PRESTO!..........whitewidow can now breath.....sort of So there I sit in bed...coughing and choking. Like the smart gal I am I grab the glass of water by my bed to "wash the choking away....which only makes it worse I tell you.....some times I wonder how I made it through Med School
ANYWAYS.........long story cut short - i was able to breath again with in a couple of minutes and snuggled back into bed to finish a good nights sleep. What caused the problem is still a puzzle but as long as I am able to sit here typing this.....it can't be all that bad
Hope everyone has a great rest of the week
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fellonearth:
Sounds like sleep apnea to me, it's not uncommon. Millions of people suffer from it and most don't even know, but treatment is available. Your sister told me that I stop breathing in my sleep (classic symptom). You should probably get it checked out, it can cause some serious side-effects (says the kettle to the pot). Still though, it could also be a symptom of some other problem which may mimic the effects of OSA (Obstructive Sleep Apnea). I hope all else is good, take care sis.
fellonearth:
I dug a little deeper and came up with a few other things that may have caused you your "fright night". Can you remember if you felt or tasted acid in your throat when you woke up? If so, you may be suffering from gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). Stomach acid can travel up the esophageal tube and then be aspirated into the trachea, creating a blockage (yuck). In comparison, OSA is caused by the tongue sinking back against the throat (by gravity), creating a seal and blocking the airway. People who snore or are overweight are more likely to suffer from this condition (fatty tissue within the neck can contribute to the problem). I don't know about the snoring part, but I know you don't have a fat neck. There are also other things to consider. There may be a lot of particulate matter in the air where you are now living. Ash and smoke from cigarettes and soot from an oil burning heater may have triggered the onset of an asthma, giving you an asthma attack. You might also have something not so nice... Paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnea (PND), which causes the same symptoms as the above, specifically during sleep. PND may be caused by a heart problem, specifically, the left ventricle of the heart functioning improperly or with the narrowing of the bicuspid valve located near the left ventricle (yikes!). PND can also be caused by high blood pressure. Increased anxiety and panic attacks might also be the culprit. Sorry, I don't want to worry you, but it's always good to be informed (especially if it allows you to find a cure). I hope it isn't anything serious. Maybe all you need is some good, clean ocean air, it's a good thing you'll be visiting again soon, just try not too breathe too much of the crappy air in the L.A. to San Bernadino areas, it's full of smog.