Thank you both SOOOOOO much for the replies! I have been having anxiety attacks as I deal with my apnea and this was adding to it. Thanks for a bit of comfort!

I think my APAP is causing exhaling issues when I am NOT wearing my mask. I recently started using an APAP to treat my OSA. I have been using a ResMed Mirage Liberty mask with the nasal pillows, and as expected, had to get use to wearing it without it leaking for several nights. When I would wear th...