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by AuroraProject
Thu Mar 15, 2012 12:13 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Newbie here, cannot fall asleep with mask on
Replies: 24
Views: 9257

Re: Newbie here, cannot fall asleep with mask on

For the last 3 days I have tried a few different things. I have completely eliminated caffeine, and have been eating a 100% plant based raw food diet (I want to get my weight under control too). So far I'm much more tired at bed time, I have been able to fall asleep with the mask on, but I only see...
by AuroraProject
Wed Mar 14, 2012 3:14 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Effects of quitting smoking on CPAP therapy
Replies: 17
Views: 8283

Re: Effects of quitting smoking on CPAP therapy

I smoked for 22 years. In January 2011 I decided to quit, I haven't had one since. i used the patch, followed the program, found an app for my phone that gave me a very busy support group. Now, 14 months later I don't feel any different. I can smell and taste things better, but thats it. I have no "...
by AuroraProject
Tue Mar 13, 2012 10:16 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Newbie here, cannot fall asleep with mask on
Replies: 24
Views: 9257

Re: Newbie here, cannot fall asleep with mask on

The first few nights, I lay down pretending I was a space explorer; setting out for places unknown --(in a galaxy far, far away, as it were) The scenario was that I had to be in stasis, because the journey would take many years; but I would awaken to an amazing adventure. I meant to feed my dreams,...
by AuroraProject
Fri Mar 09, 2012 11:11 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Newbie here, cannot fall asleep with mask on
Replies: 24
Views: 9257

Re: Newbie here, cannot fall asleep with mask on

Some good points. I take no offense, I have already told myself "just suck it up and do it", but as with most things, easier said than done. I will definitely try wearing it while I read or listen to some music to get acustomed to it. I need my health to get better, not worse, as such I don't have a...
by AuroraProject
Fri Mar 09, 2012 5:35 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Newbie here, cannot fall asleep with mask on
Replies: 24
Views: 9257

Newbie here, cannot fall asleep with mask on

Hi, I was recently diagnosed with sleep apnea after a sleep study at Kaiser. They gave me a Philips System One with a humidifier and 3 different masks. I am 38 years old, and overweight. I have always had trouble sleeping in general, falling asleep takes me at least an hour most nights. I can't reme...