welcome
a common problem for new users

simply tape mask to face so pain will remind you to leave it on

it may help to get back to sleep by using full pressure and breathing deep and slow

My friend had the same trouble but eventually she started leaving it on all night. Keep trying. I didn't have the same problem, I had others, like wanting to throw the whole thing at the wall! However, I adjusted eventually after finding the right mask and solving some other hassles. If my house burnt down I now would take my out CPAP first, it has become my best friend to sleeping well. Best wishes, Ruth

You didn't mention if you were single or married. If you are married, ask your spouse to help you out with it. I took my mask off during the night but then I started snoring and woke my wife up. She then woke me up and said "put your mask on". Eventually I quit doing it.

I might try the tape, that's about the only solution i could come up with. Maybe my mom could supervise for a few days and when she sees me taking it off she can wake me up, i have no idea. Hopefully i get used to the machine but it may take a few weeks. Thanks everyone for the feedback, i really appreciate it :-)

I have been advised to use the mask for 20 - 30 minutes per day, while reading or watching TV. Supposed to help you get used to it. Also, check with whoever fit you with your mask. Most providers will exchange masks in the 1st 30 days. Maybe you just don't have the right mask. . . .

Take things slowly. Try to solve one issue at a time. And, don't quit -- this is too important to your health to give up on.

Hey Live...,
That has happened to me too. Is your mask comfortable enough? Until I got mine adjusted better I was pulling my mask off nightly. Another thing I did to help get used to wearing it was to wear the mask with machine on while I laid down to read during the day or before bed. Hope it helps some.

I used to watch TV with CPAP on for the first month. It is a lot easier to solve the problems when you are not trying to get to sleep. Getting absorbed in a TV program or book helps to 'normalize' this strange experience with CPAP. I always slept better if I did this & had less 'rejection problems'. Ruth

Does your machine have an alarm feature?

that's an interesting question about having an alarm. I know my machine doesn't have one.

I just was going to say what everyone else has said. Stick with it. Don't give up no matter how frustrating this gets. I take mine off sometimes and I've had a CPAP for years. It's something that you can't rush.....your subconsience has to get used to having the mask on while asleep. Good luck and keep on keeping the mask on!

I have the nose piece and I find sleeping on my back with my head to the side helps. Although I use the mask I still wake up alot throughout the night.