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Late-night panic attacks hitting just as I’m about to sleep—anyone else deal with this?

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Lately, right when I’m finally settling into bed and trying to drift off, I get hit with this sudden wave of panic. My heart races, I feel like I’m suffocating, and it’s really hard to calm down. It’s been happening for about three weeks now, and I’ve started avoiding my usual bedtime routine because I’m scared it’ll trigger another attack. I haven’t had panic attacks before, so this is totally new territory. I’ve tried deep breathing and playing soft music to relax, but sometimes it feels like nothing helps. I’m worried this might mess up my sleep schedule long-term because I end up staying awake for hours. Has anyone else experienced panic attacks specifically at bedtime? What did you find helped you get through them or prevent them? Also, should I be pushing myself to keep my regular routine or switch things up completely?

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