Progress....

The "over counter" sleeping aid has helped, the last two nights i actually fell asleep masked up still, albeit i think i only slept for about 3 hours but its progress for sure.

Sadly work meant i didn't get time to visit Doc today, hopefully tomorrow i can. But i did manage to drop in a Pharmacy and grab an "over counter" sleep aid, who knows might work.
Hear goes.... Good night!

Pressures not bothering me as i said, all good with that. Well night six, same old same old. Worried i am going to get into mental habit of "get in bed, mask up, stare ceiling two hours....... mask off, go to sleep" as thats been past six nights. Time to go see doctor about it today i think (normal ...

Thanks, i am actually handling the air and pressure fine now i think, the first couple attempts i didn't but now i have no issues really with the forced air or its pressure. Last couple of nights have just been Insomnia caused by having a mask and hose clamped onto my normally naked head! And last n...

I tried the ramp on day one, couldn't breath at all so decided not to use it.
Well night five and sadly no change, in fact last night was worse with leaks, hisses and discomfort for 2-3hrs (awake) before i took it off and went to sleep!
Maybe CPAP isnt for everyone.... fed up right now

Thanks for great replies, Being in NZ things are very different with suppliers etc. No insurance etc here, no costs needed. Machine and all tests / checks etc covered by national health scheme (at least taxes have there uses), so i am unsure on how and if i could just say "hey change this" as its es...

My pressure is 9 i believe, which doesn't seem that high reading other posts. I did try in front TV the other day but found it uncomfortable with my eye-glasses, so maybe i should just chill out with some music or an audio book.
No sadly my machine is straight CPAP, i will see how it goes of course,

Hi all So new here and new to Sleep Apnea, really struggling so far and could use some support, good vibes as to why this is worth the hassle.. I seem to suffer from OSA and Insomnia which doesn't help, in fact i originally saw my GP as i just couldn't get to sleep. I have had two night in the Sleep...