Two months with CPAP
By NJ Chicaa
@NJChicaa (115962)
United States
May 18, 2016 5:01pm CST
I have had a CPAP (continuous positive airway pressure) machine to use for my sleep apnea for almost two months now. It has definitely made a big difference in how I feel both in the morning and throughout the day. Instead of waking up constantly throughout the night because I can't breathe, I'm now getting high-quality sleep and waking feeling rested and refreshed. Just that alone is an amazing feeling. I don't feel like a zombie any longer. I don't drag throughout the work day any longer either. Really I feel like what "normal" people must feel like now.
I'm totally used to using the CPAP now. The mask doesn't bother me at all and I fall asleep easily when I wear it. I actually didn't have a big "breaking in" period with it but two months in, I barely notice it. I even wear it when I take naps.
I would definitely encourage anyone who thinks they have sleep apnea to get tested and don't be afraid of having to deal with wearing a mask or using a CPAP machine. It really isn't bad at all and will definitely change your life for the better!
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11 responses
@ElusiveButterfly (45940)
• United States
18 May 16
I tried to get my mother to do a sleep study so we could eliminate the possibility of sleep apnea. She refused. Not sure she would do it now. She has Alzheimer's and I am sure that she would never agree to the study.
Many of my clients wear a CPAP and one of my good friends has one too. She said the same thing that you did. She is refreshed after waking and feels great.
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@Marilynda1225 (79664)
• United States
18 May 16
@NJChicaa decreased BP is definitely a plus
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@Marilynda1225 (79664)
• United States
18 May 16
My daughter is going for a sleep study & I wouldn't be surprised if she needs a CPAP ....glad to hear that you're getting better quality sleep
@Jdaw1985 (3967)
• Harrells, North Carolina
18 May 16
I was tested about a year ago and they told me that i do not stop breathing enough during the night to say that i have it. So i am still always tired as i can be.
@Lolaze (5093)
• St. Louis, Missouri
18 May 16
I have a second friend who is in that position too. She hardly sleeps but doesn't score badly enough on the apnea test to qualify for a machine.
@CRK109 (14558)
• United States
23 May 16
I have to schedule a new sleep study soon. I've been using my cpap machine for years and it's not working as well as it had been. Time for an adjustment, I think! I'm so glad yours is working well for you! These are wonderful machines!
@ilocosboy (45157)
• Philippines
18 May 16
that is great to know, I think I would recommend this machine to a friend who snore so loud.
