[Strawberry]

breezeonby,

I can't tell you I know what you are going through but I can tell you that using a CPAP might make you feel a whole lot better once you become used to it. I was diagnosed with severe sleep apnea last year. When the doctor told me I stopped breathing 136 times in less than 2 hours I thought he was joking. Turns out, he wasn't.

Being naive I had no idea what to expect when I started the cpap. But for once I tried maintaining an open mind. I was surprised when I did start to sleep better and to eventually feel better physically. Stay strong and don't give up.

 

[Strawberry]

breezeonby,

When I first started on CPAP I figured I would use it a few nights and then wake up feeling like a new person. So I can understand your frustration and the fact you feel like a monster wearing the mask etc.

However, you didn't build a 'sleep debt' overnight and paying it back by using the CPAP machine takes time too. I can honestly say it took me at least a month before I noticed any difference. I'm sure you might not want to hear that, but please don't give up. You will make it and you will feel better.