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by Elfman99
Mon Jul 06, 2009 1:39 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Don't Want to Die (follow up)
Replies: 14
Views: 2615

Don't Want to Die (follow up)

I should start by saying that I am grateful that a group of complete strangers would take the time to offer so much help and support. I do appreciate everyone who took the time to offer up some wisdom, even the "harsh" comments. After reading my original post, it really was pretty dramatic and a lit...
by Elfman99
Thu Jul 02, 2009 4:10 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Don't want to Die
Replies: 29
Views: 4708

Re: Don't want to Die

Those things have never really been an issue with me. I don't drink caffeinated beverages, don't drink Alcohol, I have a dark bedroom that I keep cool. I exercise in the morning rather than at night. i try and do something relaxing before going to bed like reading etc. As I said..all the typical Sle...
by Elfman99
Thu Jul 02, 2009 3:57 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Don't want to Die
Replies: 29
Views: 4708

Don't want to Die

We are pretty sure my mother died from Apnea related complications although at the time they said she just died peacefully in her sleep. I have 4 older sisters, 2 of whom have been diagnosed with sleep apnea and I have as well. I have not posted on the site for many months because I had just given u...
by Elfman99
Fri Jan 11, 2008 8:32 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Feedback
Replies: 1
Views: 956

Feedback

Anybody have any feedback or experience with the CPAP PRO "NO MASK" Product. Looks like nasal pillows and a mouth piece with no straps or headgear what so ever. I would like to hear anybody's comments about this product. As those of you who have read my previous postings, I am fairly new at this (3 ...
by Elfman99
Thu Dec 27, 2007 9:33 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: A Frustrasted Newbie
Replies: 19
Views: 3210

A small chistmas miracle

Thought I would just give a quick update. Since I had 5 days off for the Christmas holiday I decided to try ozij's advise and just not give up on the mask, Now pushing 4 months with the equipment and not a single night sleeping with it on. I refused to take it off while in bed. I didn't sleep at all...
by Elfman99
Tue Dec 11, 2007 11:48 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: A Frustrasted Newbie
Replies: 19
Views: 3210

First, I want to thank everyone for thier suggestions. I have already tried most of them. I still have not been successful in falling asleep, but just knowing that I'm not the only one out there that has had this problem brings me a sense of comfort. I now just keep reminding myself that if others c...
by Elfman99
Wed Dec 05, 2007 10:28 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: A Frustrasted Newbie
Replies: 19
Views: 3210

Thanks to all who have replied to my first posting. As many of you have suggested; I have added my equipment list to my profile.

Thanks again
by Elfman99
Tue Dec 04, 2007 4:17 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: A Frustrasted Newbie
Replies: 19
Views: 3210

A Frustrasted Newbie

I really don't know what to do. Please any advice would be greatly appreciated. I was diagnosed with Moderate to Severe Apnea 3 months ago. I have had my CPAP for over two months and have religiously put it on every night when I go to bed. As of yet, I have not fallen asleep with it on even once. My...