Waking up suddenly with heart racing trying to catch my breathe

Help it make sense!!! Im barely anxious and this happens just as im falling asleep. I dont get it? have i got a heart problem?

sounds more like a panic attack. You can have those even though you’re not particularly feeling anxious. I’ve heard of many people suddenly waking up with a racing heart and trying to catch their breath. it’s related to anxiety . you could always talk to your doctor about it .

how can it be a panic attack! i dont really have them in the day! why would i have it at night when im going to sleep! sometimes i dont even think its anxiety at all what about sleep apnea as its always when im falling asleep

Sleep apnea is a possibility. I have sleep apnea and wear a CPAP which takes care of it.
so if that keeps happening, you could speak with a Doctor Who specializes in sleep disorders and possibly schedule a sleep test. that may or may not be what’s happening. but at least you could find out. that type of doctor could give you a pretty good idea of why this is happening.
they see patients all the time that experience the same thing. Take care

whats sleep apnea caused by and how did you find out you had it