I am 49 yr old male overweight and have snored for quite sometime. I have not had a good nights sleep in years. Recently (past two weeks) I am afraid to go to sleep. When I do sleep I sleep for a short period. When I am in deep sleep I have a dream that wakes me. I have a hard time opening my eyes and I see a light which is the TV I leave on for the noise. Yesterday I woke suddenly taking a deep breath. I am afraid to sleep in my room or anywhere else and I wake with my heart beating quickly. I have an appointment with a sleep Dr. but not for another week. I am sure that this is sleep apnea. What can I do to sleep and calm myself down. I am frightened that I will not last till next week.