how do i know

hi every1 name is marissa, im 234lbs last night i woke up feeling like i had stopped breathing is this a sign of sleep apnea its 230 am im afriad to sleep after last night

Yes this is a sign. Don't be too scared to go back to sleep cause you need all the sleep you can get. Just talk to your doctor about it and maybe schedule a sleep study. Also, if you were sleeping on your back, maybe sleep on your side, and if you can't do that, maybe elevate yourself to a 45 degre angle. Hope this helps!

hi marissa,
     Great tips from candy and i agree they could be signs of sleep apnea i should know I had it. Also call Dr. Sapala's office and tell them what happened and ask you primary care if he can give you a referral to have a sleep study done. It's a little odd the study but it will help determine what's happening to you. Good luck and God bless!!

Eduardo T.

post thank guys doctor tuesday at 2 but still havent slept in almost 31 hours ha

I have had the same thing happen to me. Only I would describe it as waking ups trying to get lungs full of air.  One moment you are sleeping, the next moment you are upright, wide awake, scared out of your wits gasping for air. Please get this checked ASAP. Preferrable sometime yesterday (if you get my drift and sense of urgency). I did my sleep study. Doc confirmed apnea and work related sleep disorder. I found sleeping in a recliner eliminates this condition.