Not Breathing Out, Waking Me at Night

Sounds like sleep apnoea - worthy of a chat with your GP - it can be caused by a number of underlying conditions. My husband experienced it whilst he was going through a particularly stressful time of his life about 10 years ago. It became very worrying for him (and me too - I used to stay awake watching him 'not' breathing!!). Our GP arranged for him to have a special oxygen machine in the bedroom, which he hooked up to at night - it helped hugely. He also had a series of EFT treatments which helped immensely with the anxiety/stress. He only had to use the machine for a few months and is fine now.

Have you tried a few drops of Olbas Oil on your pillow?

Whenever I get a cold I always do that and it keeps the airways clear and I manage to get a decent night's sleep.
Maybe it could work with your problem? :nature-smiley-008:

Do you suddenly jerk awake with a big inbreath or a snort? If so then it's likely to be sleep apnoea, as jabba said.

How stressed are you at the moment - are you worrying about things? And how physically tired are you when you go to bed. You need to distinguish between lethargy (emotional or psychological tiredness) and genuine physical tiredness.

If you're suffering from stress or anxiety, do whatever you need to resolve that situation or get support for it. If you're not getting physically tired then start taking more exercise - maybe a 30 minute walk before bedtime. You might also consider having regular massages and - if possible - doing some breathwork to address any issues around breathing.

Hope that helps.

I know a lot of people who had problems with sleeping. But after trying chiropractic they sleep like babies again. You may want to try it also!

Thanks for your responses.
As an update, I’ve been referred to the Papworth Sleep Clinic, but quite how long I will have to wait for an appt.

Don’t think I am any stressed than usual. Under my rib cage has felt quite bloated at times.
Whether this is anything but how often should I poo? For as long as I can remember I have gone every 3-4 days. Not been constipated but gaps just seem to be that long. Recently though, does feel rather blocked under my rib cage as if the food is trapped and is taking time to move down to the stomach. Perhaps this needs to go in another area of the site.

It sounds me that you have some digestive problems. Also, if your digestive process goes well, you poo every day.

The digestive problem can influence and interfere other bodily systems therefore you wake up in the night. Chinese medicine explains it very well that internal organs are activated in a certain time of the day. So when they malfunction they cause disturbance in the bodily system and indeed they can wake you up during your sleeping cycle.

Also, I would take a look at your eating habits, the food that you eat and whether you´re eating late.

So, a sleeping problem doesn´t necesarily mean that there is a problem with sleeping. But it´s just "telling" you that something is not functioning well.

Whether this is anything but how often should I poo? For as long as I can remember I have gone every 3-4 days. Not been constipated but gaps just seem to be that long.

It's generally agreed that anything from about 3 times a day to a couple of times a week is 'normal'. It's a very individual thing.

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