MsRrio,

I know the feeling. I have Central Sleep Apnea that sometimes effects me when awake. I have found that I need to sleep in a perfectly straight posture to avoid the neck inflammation that causes my Central Apnea. You may have a similar problem. My wife stayed up one night and counted stoppages in my breathing as much as 16 times per hour.

I sleep on my back with my pillow bunched on the sides so it hold me head from rolling to the side. I can tilt to the right a bit but any tilt to the left causes problems.

When you experience this, try icing your neck then going back to sleep in a good posture. It took me a while to learn to sleep flat on my back but it was worth it.

You can buy a PulseOx monitor and alarm to wear while sleeping. A 'at home' sleep test may be possible. Ask your doctor if you can do an at-home sleep test.

Most sleep specialists do not nhave much experience with Central Apnea. They focus on Obstructive Apnea where the obstructions in the airway cause the problems. Central Apnea is a neurological issue where the brain stops telling the diaphragm to pull a breath.

Avoid any sedative or CNS depressant meds, Benzos, Gravol, etc. Try consuming ginger for your nausea.

I sleep in a recliner when I am having problems sleeping in a bed. The recliner prevents me from changing positions keeping my neck in proper posture.

Hope this helps. The gasping and night terror dreams can be very scary.

My best to you.