i occasionally wake up from a dead sleep in an extreme panic. almost to the point that I feel like I'm going to puke. not fun. I usually quickly try to do something to keep busy and reduce energy. it's not easy to overcome. it has gotten much less frequent, but still happens at times. I"m learning to make it subside with breathing and positive thinking as well.
not sure if it actually works, but it seems to psychologically....i was recommended an herb called kava root .... i take it every day and seems like if i go without it for a couple days, I have anxiety issues.
just passing a suggestion - not prescribing

good luck! i'm still new so don't take what I say TOO seriously

me-42
w-33
d-3
together-6
m-4yr
6/1/14-w check out
6/15/14-EA?
8/1/14-mc
9/1/14-IDLY-started DBing
9/15/14-w suggest separation
10/17/14 wife is done
12/13/2014 - wife move out
me file 1/1/15