The mask doesn't bother me but I have a friend that uses the nasal people because she has same problem you do.

Welcome Sleeptalker, get them to try all 3 mask types and see how you go, nasal pillows may suit you, there is less covering your face. You may need to use a chin strap with them though if your a mouth breather. I'm not sure why they would change you from an auto to manual CPAP. Are you just renting it for a start? If you had both central and obstructive you may need to change machines again. I have both as well but my centrals are a smaller percentage and mainly fixed by the CPAP, let us know how you go.

They said I should try the constant pressure as I seem to sit around 11.5 all night and if it suited me it is cheaper. But alas i find that I seem to swollow a lot of air I think as I start to rouse. I had a months trial so I have to decide and I'm leaning toward the variable machine. I have not been able to try a nasal pillow yet as we went away for a week and was unable to swap the mask and my month is up this week.
They did say I would probably need 2 masks as most people find the nasal pillow makes their nostrels sore to use every night..not sure if that is true or not. Some nights I just cant stand the mask on as I have little panic attacks....I can see I will really struggle next summer.

Don't worry about next summer yet you have plenty of time to adjust. I actually find it ok in summer I use it like an air conditioner you can adjust the humidifier temperatures to the temperature that suits you. Can you lease both for another month? I leased mine for 3 months before I decided and changed masks a number of times during that period. Unfortunately the cost of CPAPs are very expensive in Australia vs buying online. It all comes down to what you want and what you want to pay. If you have insurance it only cover 20% of the machines cost and doesn't cover masks. Let me know which CPAP your looking at.
The masks are very difficult, I use a full face mask because I breathe through my mouth, my sister uses a nasal mask and loves it and others use nasal pillows. Let me know which direction you are thinking about for both and I can try and help, whichever way you go you need to get the 90 apneas an hour down to less than 5.
Finally the decision on the CPAP really comes down to whether you wants flexibility with your setting and whether you want to read and manage your data or whether you just want to set the machine and let it go.

I have ended up with the Resmed Air Sence 10 & FP Eson nasal mask.

I seem to be doing better with the mask now pehaps because the weather is getting cooler. I now manage about 7hrs per night. My Dr is very pleased with my results I have the apneas down to 2-2,5 a night.

I am keen to try the nasal pillows so I may buy a mask off Ebay as they are much cheaper.

People have commented how rested I now look & I'm no longer looking to have a nanna nap in the afternoon. So I'm starting to feel normal LOL!!
Cheers!

I tried the mask! It actually helps!

I have both kinds of apnea, too. It seems that I need the full face mask, though I enjoyed the nose pillows as I could wear my glasses and fall asleep watching tv. Now, I've graduated to a bigger size full face mask, since the small one ended up in my mouth!

A good night's sleep is invaluable. It is so important to our well being, our life line, our health, our very temperment. Without the mask, when forgotten in the middle of the night, I scream, talk, yell, snore, bother my husband to death. I like him sleeping next to me. So, I use the mask.