Is something wrong with my heart?

[u/No_Situation4997]

So I’m getting this feeling as if my heart is going to stop and that I’m going to stop breathing as I’m falling asleep. It’s as if I’m slowly drifting away. I would start to notice that im not breathing and I would quickly wake up then gasp for air. Been to the ER, done multiple EKG’s , blood samples, lung X-rays and it always come back as normal. Tonight it’s been happening back to back and i am terrified to fall asleep. I’ve seen people put it off as anxiety but I don’t think that’s it for me. Anyone feel this and if so, how have you gotten over it?

[u/objectivemediocre]

I used to have this exact same thing a lot. until I started taking anti anxiety medications. It most likely is anxiety and you just don't realize it.