Having trouble falling asleep on CPAP

Jeanie821 · Post by **Jeanie821** » Wed Jul 18, 2007 8:08 am

I started the CPAP almost a week ago, with a titration of 14 cm. I find, though, that while I stay asleep once it happens (maybe waking once), falling asleep has been difficult. I can't fall asleep without some background noise, but the usual methods (either the local traditional religious station or a nature sounds cassette) haven't been working, and with all of the meds I take, I don't want to add a sleep aid.

Any suggestions? Anything would be appreciated.

oceanpearl · Post by **oceanpearl** » Wed Jul 18, 2007 8:31 am

A few months ago I read an article about the health benefits from "deep breathing". Now upon putting on my mask I start deep slow breathing exercise. this consists of belly breathing slowly and the COMPLETE exhalation. I find that before I finish the 20 minutes of exercise I am asleep.
This method is supposed to lower blood pressure and help with weight loss.
You really need to fill and completely empty the lungs for it to help.

sharon1965 · Post by **sharon1965** » Wed Jul 18, 2007 8:32 am

check out http://www.pur-sleep.com

sharon1965 · Post by **sharon1965** » Wed Jul 18, 2007 8:47 am

http://tinyurl.com/359who

or try this link

TerryB · Post by **TerryB** » Wed Jul 18, 2007 10:00 am

If your situation allows, try ear plugs. It is possible that the sound of the machine rising and falling with each breath makes you anxious. I find I sleep better with good earplugs AND pur-sleep.

TerryB

Goofproof · Post by **Goofproof** » Wed Jul 18, 2007 10:14 am

Jeanie821 wrote:I started the CPAP almost a week ago, with a titration of 14 cm. I find, though, that while I stay asleep once it happens (maybe waking once), falling asleep has been difficult. I can't fall asleep without some background noise, but the usual methods (either the local traditional religious station or a nature sounds cassette) haven't been working, and with all of the meds I take, I don't want to add a sleep aid.

Any suggestions? Anything would be appreciated.

I took nature sounds and made a cd (MP3) files that played all night. (Because I found out when the sounds ended I'd wake up)

Now I have a 10000 BTU A/C running, I no longer need the sounds. I also watch TV, (a No NO), but it set it to auto off in 20 minutes. That's what works for me, I don't want to add med's either, enough of those. Jim

Software

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Having trouble falling asleep on CPAP

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