I too have severe insomnia on top of what is now Moderate OSA. Still waiting on the new CPAP. As far as sleep meds, I've tried 2: Trazodone (100mg) & Belsomra (5mg). I refused to try Ambien, Lunesta or any of the others because they are addictive & can stop working suddenly. I've occasionally taken ...

shanobeigh, I hope that the bipap idea helps with at least some of your apnea issues. Just a little heads up. Just like with cpap and auto cpaps...there are also auto bipap machines. With your issues related to exhale anxiety...having fixed exhale pressure would be better then having the machine bo...

shanobeigh, First let me say that I'm sorry that you've had so many struggles in your life and that the first time round with CPAP went so badly. Next a few comments about couple things that you've stated more than once in your posts. First you write: Now my hurdle is finding a way to not feel suff...

My question is, what in the world do I do about the anxiety from the pressures??? I literally can't control it. I know this is a knee jerk reaction I don't know if this will help or not, but getting a little perspective on the pressure might help. you mention a pressure of 12. what that means is, 1...

shanobeigh, I'm posting again because the whole Bipap idea seemed to have gotten lost in the shuffle. It's certainly something worth trying before resorting to surgery or quitting treatment altogether. Most Doctors really don't know that much about cpap/bipap machines. Thet rely on the practitions ...

Sorry. In lab it was the same Resmed S8 or S9 model I had in 2011. Tech said my max pressure at the study last week was 12. I still felt like I was being suffocated at 12. Does that help??? Which specific model machine do you have? The "S8" and "S9" are essentially "generations" of ResMed machines....

Shaneobeigh, The obvious and practical suggestion is that you try BiPap rather then cpap. Bipap machines operate at different pressures for inhale and exhale. And both pressures are adjustable. Much easier to exhale for those who have a problem with that. So beg borrow or steal (well not that last ...

Shaneobeigh, The obvious and practical suggestion is that you try BiPap rather then cpap. Bipap machines operate at different pressures for inhale and exhale. And both pressures are adjustable. Much easier to exhale for those who have a problem with that. So beg borrow or steal (well not that last ...

Sorry. In lab it was the same Resmed S8 or S9 model I had in 2011. Tech said my max pressure at the study last week was 12. I still felt like I was being suffocated at 12. Does that help??? Which specific model machine do you have? The "S8" and "S9" are essentially "generations" of ResMed machines....

Hi Shanobeigh , I'm sorry to read that you've been having a difficult time. And I agree, anxiolytic drugs should only be taken for a short time. You are, it seems, having to deal with two things ar the same time - getting used to CPAP and dealing with psychological residue - and one is getting in t...

Sorry. In lab it was the same Resmed S8 or S9 model I had in 2011. Tech said my max pressure at the study last week was 12. I still felt like I was being suffocated at 12. I have no idea what machine the new sleep dr will order... Does that help???

New here. Sorry this is long, but I'm trying to get the back-story with this so you see where I'm coming from... Bear with me. Was diagnosed with severe OSA in Oct 2011. I've been claustrophobic pretty much my entire life, per my mom. Said I'd lose my mind if I was mummy wrapped, if my hands were co...