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What Causes Recurrent Nightmares And Hyperventilation?
Hi. I get woken up by my partner in the morning two or three times a month, from nightmares, im hyperventilating and the dream is usually me trying to speak to someone but they wont listen and i wake up feeling like I can t breathe every time. Could there be an underlying health condition. Has been happening for about 2-3 years if not more...
Mon, 26 Nov 2018
Hi,
The issue of recurrent nightmares with hyperventilation suggest most possible disorder as anxiety dreams from underlying stress to significant amount affecting REM sleep of the normal sleep cycle.
The same should be addressed to consultant psychiatrist for detailed evaluation and precise management with antidepressant medications with supportive counselling.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Purva Patel,
General & Family Physician
The issue of recurrent nightmares with hyperventilation suggest most possible disorder as anxiety dreams from underlying stress to significant amount affecting REM sleep of the normal sleep cycle.
The same should be addressed to consultant psychiatrist for detailed evaluation and precise management with antidepressant medications with supportive counselling.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Purva Patel,
General & Family Physician
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