I too would like to see some alternatives to CPAP being developed, but not because I fear long term effects. I just find it cramps my lifestyle a sometimes. For instance, I'd like to spend the night at a friend's house once a month without lugging the machine to work on those days. That's still a mi...

You have some sort of issue with aliens?

I too sometimes notice feeling a little weird after going on CPAP. I don't drift off to sleep at work as much any more or have what I thought of as waking dreams, but I walk around feeling a little down. It's hard to describe. It's like the world should be much better but it isn't. I'm putting it do...

I have a bigger issue with death than with not being able to lead a normal life. Life will be too short regardless. Whatever you believe is on the other side of life, I'm pretty sure it lasts a really long time. No need to rush into it.

It's too soon for a full blown success story, but here's a minor one. After waiting and waiting for my device to come in (and wondering why it took so long) I had my first experience using it at home last night. I slept soundly as far as I know all night, and woke up refreshed and nearly perky of my...

I was a bit worried too that I didn't feel any kind of denial when I was diagnosed just last weekend. I was relieved like many of the other folks posting in this thread. Of course, I haven't tried the mask yet. That's still two weeks away! I can hardly wait. For me, being a life long science and sci...