At times this can be related to stress. Beside stress, some conditions can cause this like having acid reflux from your stomach, which can affect the larynx (vocal cords area) and cause a "spasm", thus a feeling of gasping for air. Some cannot breath well when lying down because of "excess water on their lungs"; this usually is due to heart disease, less likely to occur at at your age, and usually causes other manifestations (swelling in legs, shortness of breath with exertion, etc.). Some respiratory conditions can be involved (ex: asthma). I advise checking with your physician in order to sort out the cause.
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