it get's better. hang in there. you can do this!

Thank you so much for the encouragement Zonker, the support is definitely helpful and appreciated!

Sounds like you are way over tightening the straps for a nasal pillows mask. As counterintuitive as it sounds, the nasal pillows. masks become less stable when over tightened. The seal is established by the cones properly seating against the edges of the nostrils. When the straps are too tight, tha...

So first you need to realize that it is possible to stomach sleep with a CPAP mask on your face. The usual suggestion is to try what's called the falcon position. Here's a picture of what it looks like: https://www.cpaptalk.com/wiki/images/7/7d/Sleepingposmaskleft1b.jpg The wiki has more informatio...

violett? i hope you don't find the various and sundry methods suggested to be contradictory. they aren't because sleep and sleep apnea is a very personal and individual occurrence. often, you'll have to try this thing or that thing in order to find what works best for you. it's a long journey and o...

If you had a choice, would you sleep on your back at all? If the answer is "no", I suggest sleeping on your side or the falcon position, and staying off your back. Adjust the mask for your desired sleeping position at your highest pressure. There's no need to sleep on your back unless you are comfo...

Have you considered other solutions for improving your sleep with a CPAP machine? I've come across the Dodow Sleep Device which some users have reported helps them fall asleep faster and get a more restful sleep. It's a small device that projects a calming light onto the ceiling, and the rhythm of ...

I'll add just one thing to robysue1's post: you might try supporting your lower jaw by wearing a soft cervical collar in place of a chin strap. Well, actually two things! Other forum members have recommended the "falcon" position for stomach sleepers: http://www.uarsrelief.com/sleepingposmaskleft1b...

My doctor suggests switching masks when I want to change sleep positions but I do not find this practical for the way I sleep because it would not just be one and done in the middle of the night and it also involves changing the machine settings. Let's add that doc's suggestion to the long list of ...

2) Have you tried to make any of the masks work in your favorite sleeping position? If so, what happened? If not, why not? Yes, DreamWare full face mostly works well in my favorite position. Some nights it gives me a hard time, but not the majority. 3) Do you breathe through your nose during the da...

Thank you so very much for your thorough and thoughtful response! I have done my best to try to respond to everything below but then on preview it dropped a lot from the bottom, I guess I ran out of room, so I will have to respond in multiple relies: I am sorry that you are having such a rough time....

Hello- I have been struggling for 7 months to adjust to sleeping with a CPAP machine and it is still like fighting an uphill battle. I was told for a long time that it will take a while to get used to, but seriously, how long can I possibly keep going like this feeling worse than I did before? I hav...