What causes panic on being woken up?
Patient: If someone touches me to wake me up, I wake up startled and scared. I sometimes scream or kick. It passes quickly and once I open my eyes I m fine. I am normally a light sleeper. This has happened for years. What could be the reason for my panic? Doctor: DearWe understand your concernsI went through your details. I suggest you not to worry much. Such behavior happens due to sound sleep. Don;t worry. Please do understand that thinking more and in unnecessary angles about the problem can increase it and set it as obsession. Then it can only be cured with the help of OCD therapy. Just ignore it and don't worry about it. Before sleeping reassure yourself, that such things may not happen again.If you require more of my help in this aspect, Please post a direct question to me in this URL. http://goo.gl/aYW2pR. Make sure that you include every minute details possible. I shall prescribe the needed psychotherapy techniques.Hope this answers your query. Available for further clarifications.Good luck.