Thanks so much everyone, I am going to try your suggestions about the pressure settings. Will let you know how it goes!

My pressure is set at 11. The ramp starts at 4 and goes to 11 in a half an hour.

That's a good idea about the ramp. I think it would work two-fold for me because (1) I would know about the leaks at a higher pressure right away and (2) at the lowest pressure of the ramp I don't feel like I am getting enough air. It makes my chest feel kind of "fluttery." But I did also think that...

Well, to elaborate, my mood changed immediately as it got closer to bedtime, but I told myself I was going to do this. I was so crabby that I snapped at my bf to give me some room! He fell asleep instantly, but I struggled with the masks and machines for about an hour before I took it off entirely. ...

I did try last night...it didn't go so well. Ended up taking it off in less than an hour again due to frustration. But I promised myself I am going to try again tonight. That's all I can do...try.

I'll try...I need to get the point where I feel like I have the right to give a pep talk first.

I hear what you are all saying...I don't really think my issue is with how I look wearing the equipment. Usually it is just me and the dogs, and they don't care. And like I said, my bf is very supportive and never makes any comments about it. I think my emotional reaction with my family was just bec...

Thank you all for the pep talks. I feel motivated to try again right now...I will have to re-read this thread tonight before I go to bed!

Bearcat: Yeah, I weighed my decision to get the CPAP pro very carefully...I read both the good and the bad reviews. One of my biggest problems is that I have very sensitive sinuses and ever-present facial pressure. The full face mask hurt me too much, the forehead rest, the nose bridge and that stra...

Aw shucks, I've got tears in my eyes now. A LOT of the quotes/questions hit close to home as well as everyone's responses. I have a hard time with being honest about my feelings, but here goes: 1) I think I pretty much in denial about the whole situation. I feel like how can I only be 34 and be in t...

I have had my machine for a little over a month now. Started with the full face mask and hated it. I ordered the CPAP pro and while it is definately more comfortable for me than the full face mask, I cannot bring myself to hook myself up at night. I dread it. I don't even want to go to bed. So I har...

Ah, thanks again....I guess that is why I don't remember reading that it could be boiled!

No, I haven't tried the boil method. I will have to re-read my manual - I don't remember reading that. Thanks for the suggestions everyone!

Oh, okay. Thank you both. I see how all of those masks/nasal pillows would be good for sensitive sinuses. I am completely clueless about the masks - I was given the full-face one and figured that was what I would have to get used to. I will call the medical supply company tomorrow and see if they ca...

Hi everyone...I am new to the CPAP experience as well as new to this forum. I have had my CPAP machine now for three days. I know patience is a virtue, but I cannot stand it. My first mask is a comfort gel full-face mask. Night one I tolerated it for four hours, night two - two hours, and last night...