Sleep Apnea Support Group

Sleep apnea is a common sleep disorder characterized by brief interruptions of breathing during sleep. People with sleep apnea partially awaken as they struggle to breathe, but in the morning they may not be aware of sleep disturbances.

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gabpaul 01/02/2014

Hi all,

The technician had me stay home today to wear it throughout the day with breaks. I told him I was nervous and he said he could tell. I wore it today with intermittent periods of time off of the machine and I felt OK for the most part.

Wish me luck! I am nervous! My husband is freaked out.

Best,

Gabrielle

gabpaul 02/14/2014

Set back. Now I am ripping the CPAP off of my face almost every night and I don't remember doing it.

I will try to be patient and keep moving forward. I tried to safety pin all four of the connection straps, but that has not solved the problem. It is all very weird because I actually like how the CPAP works and the air it provides.

Gabrielle

Tez62 02/14/2014

That is normal, we are not used to having masks or anything over our faces. Try to keep it on as long as possible and if you wake up with it off during the night, put it back on. Hopefully overtime you will get more used to it. I still take mine off during the night especially during hot weather and I have been on it nearly 3 years. Just try your best and don't beat yourself up about it.

gabpaul 02/14/2014

Thanks for your advice!

ValleyResident 02/17/2014

the biggest thing is .. DON'T give up ... it is going to take some time to get used to .. but after you do, you will never want to sleep without it again.

As everyone else has said, relax and do your best to just forget its there.

gabpaul 02/20/2014

I won't give up. Thanks!

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