<s>[INST] Hi, as i am drifting off to sleep I get a weird sensation as if my breathing has stopped and i wake up and gasp for  breath this has been happening for several weeks. they were initiallly terrifying but i then diagnosed myself with sleep panic as it was the only thing that described the sensationhowever the "attacks" keep happening and there is no obvious anxiety before they have gotten increasingly worse this week happening lik 10 times in a row is it potentially something more serious? [/INST] Hello dear, welcome to Chat Doctor.come have evaluated your query thoroughly.* Suggestions for better recovery-Maintain HY Chat Doctor. - Avoid smoking, alcohol if using.- Avoid stress with help of various meditation techniques.- Walking in fresh air, exercises, YOGA, deep breathing techniques are vital things to recover early.- Avoid late night parties, dinner, watching horror movies or else. Hope this will help you for sure. Wishing you fine recovery. Regards dear take care. </s>