I am very very sick right now.  Last night I had probably the worst night of sleep in my life.  I could not enter deep sleep, the whole night I was either wide awake or in a trance-like light sleep.  

Breathing seemed quite difficult for me.  In a light sleep trance state, I became aware that in order for me to breathe properly, a proccess had to occur involving a few different steps.  It seemed as if there were four different steps that occurred which enabled me to breathe.  To try to explain this is very difficult, for it was an extremely abstract experience.

This proccess seemed to come from a source within, yet the sources of this energy were detached at the same time.  Two of the energy sources for this breathing came from my right, and two came from my left.   One energy source from the left would enter my body and lungs at the same time an equal source from the right would.  Almost at the same time, but actually just a moment after, the remaining energy source from the left and the right would enter my body and combine.  It was this combination that allowed the breathing.  I knew that if this process did not occur, I would not be able to breathe and would probably die.  

I was in this trance state for probably a total of 4 hours throughout the night, aware of this breathing proccess the whole time.  It seemed as if it actually took a bit of effort on my part.  I did not like it at all.  I felt like crap, and needed to exert this extra energy in order to breathe.  Not only that, but I had to bear through this tiring proccess for the entire night.

I hope this doesnt happen again tonight.

Hi OBE Dude. That is a fascinating description of breathing. How unpleasant for you. Do you have any lung problems, like asthma or anything? I sometimes have trouble breathing at night, and have a stack of pillows to help it...but I don't have anything wrong with my lungs, it is just, sometimes life is too full of stuff, and until I settle down a bit, I can't breathe. So I keep all these pillows there just for that. Always thought life would get simpler as I got older but of course it doesn't at all. Once I settle down, I can lie flat and breathe just fine. I identify with the feelings you describe...impossible to get settled while that is going on. Hope you have a better night tonight. Vee

MAKE THAT APPOINTMENT DUDE !!

I am sending you some PUL, Stacy

Hey Dude,

Sounds a bit like asthma to me. Did you have a panicky feeling, like your heart was racing a bit?

I had this chronically for a few years, but it spontaneously went away over the last couple of years.

See a doctor.  Go to the emergency room.  You can become extremely oxygen deprived and not even know it.  Having an inhaler nearby is crucial.  If that is what it is.

love, blink

The problems I had with breathing are due to my extremely sore throat, a stuffy/runny nose and crap in my lungs.  Its just a viral infection and I should be getting better soon.  It's not athsma, im sure of that.

Sending Healing energies your way now dude..so be it.

With love, Romain

Hope you feeling better today Dude.  It sounds as if your etheric lungs were helping you breathe and at the same time healing your physical flu, maybe, aliments.

Sending lots of healing love to you right now Dude.

:)

I also express my wishes for a quick recovery.  Blink and Daiseymae are right, though, if you're not feeling better then see a doctor.  Your description sounds like a bad cold or maybe flu if you've got the body ache thing.  I like Caryn's thought that your etheric lungs were helping you breath and perhaps sending healing energies.  Get well and let that energy heal you.

I love that idea about the etheric lungs kicking in...you must have such an awful cold. If you aren't better today...please see a doctor! Get something. Only thing is, if it is a virus, all they can do is feel sorry for you and tell you to drink lots of juice! I had that cold months ago and that was all I got for help. Not sleeping is so hard on the system too. Well, Spring is Coming! I can see some blue sky up there today. Vee in B.C.

*** Please feel better, Dude ***

Can you take deep breaths when you're awake ? Those deep breathing tips that Bruce gives are crucial, and you've been so active. Now with a virus too, you might need some time to consciously breathe as deeply as possible to catch up.  
If you feel good enough, gettting into the half lotus position and doing deep breathing will get oxygen through your whole system.
I realize I'm not in as good shape as you, but I find some sessions of deep breathing often help alot, especially after OBing.

Sending PUL and many thoughts for your good health,
Bets

Thank you everyone for your kind thoughts, advice, and PUL.  I am feeling much better today!