Anyone experience this? Sleeping issue

Hi friends,
I've noticed something new over the last several months and wanted to see if anyone else experienced the same thing. I will often wake in the middle of the night and when I do, my mind is telling me that if I, for example, turn or swallow a certain way, I will die. I know, it sounds really bizarre. It doesn't happen every night, maybe once or twice a week. Any thoughts? Thanks for reading. Big hugs

I've had similar experiences. Like when I wake up I just 'know' that if I turn a certain way or take a deep breath my heart will stop. My therapist thinks that I was having panic attacks in my sleep, like Terry said, and the fear was carried over when I woke up.

You aren't alone in this experience at all. With time and self help, it'll get better.

Maybe try melatonin? It's an OTC sleep aid that people have found very helpful. It might help you get a more restful sleep.

Thank you all very much. I'm discouraged that I can't even have peace when I sleep. It's as if I can't escape this anxiety. While I wish this on no one, I am a bit comforted knowing that I'm not alone. Thank you for writing and for the help. Big hugs