After 10 years, you are now on the right path and have the right attitude.brina4794 wrote:I am not giving up on the CPAP!
Learn to use Sleepyhead to analyze and optimize your CPAP therapy.
Yea, six is not enough for me. Seven is good, eight is best. Have a look at this checklist:brina4794 wrote:BUT I am still waking up tired because I can not get more than 6 hours of sleep on it.
The Oft Overlooked Part of Good CPAP Therapy
- Practice good sleep hygiene (Google it and read several sources)
- Eat a good diet
- Have a regular, moderate exercise program
- Try to avoid daytime naps
- Practice total abstinence of caffeine including sources like chocolate (sigh)
- Review all medicines, vitamins and supplements you are taking to make sure none are interfering with sleep
- Use the bedroom for sleeping (and sex) only, and make sure the bedroom and bed are comfortable.
- Learn to appropriately handle emotional stress in your life
- Do not listen to your breathing or the sound of the machine as you are falling asleep.
- Distract your mind by thinking of a pleasant, relaxing activity that you enjoy. Thinking of sitting under an umbrella on a quiet beach with a warm gentle breeze works for me.
- If you are awakening at night, do not be too concerned. It is actually a normal part of sleep. (It does become a problem though for people who when they awaken become frustrated and have difficulty returning to sleep.)
- Use CPAP software, such as the free SleepyHead, to make sure your therapy is optimized
- If you still don't feel or sleep well, make sure you have regular medical checkups to confirm there are no other medical problems
CG