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by gwydionblack
Thu Apr 19, 2012 2:14 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: CPAP Newbie - Great Start - 1 Month in Sleeping Problems
Replies: 11
Views: 2402

Re: CPAP Newbie - Great Start - 1 Month in Sleeping Problems

The only harmful effects that alcohol has on your skin is drying it out. I do not have an issue with that. It is one of the best cleanser of pores and for getting all the oils off of your skin. And as far as I am aware it doesn't do anything to silicone. And I don't clean my mask every night, nor do...
by gwydionblack
Thu Apr 19, 2012 12:45 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: CPAP Newbie - Great Start - 1 Month in Sleeping Problems
Replies: 11
Views: 2402

Re: CPAP Newbie - Great Start - 1 Month in Sleeping Problems

I wish I could say that I did any better last night, but I failed as well. I woke up as usual, took the mask off almost immediately and thought to myself, "Well, I will just lay here a second before I put it back on." Fell back to sleep immediately and slept through until morning. Still feel terribl...
by gwydionblack
Wed Apr 18, 2012 9:10 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: CPAP Newbie - Great Start - 1 Month in Sleeping Problems
Replies: 11
Views: 2402

Re: CPAP Newbie - Great Start - 1 Month in Sleeping Problems

Thanks for all the quick responses so far. I don't have time to respond to each individual as it is late and I am probably heading to bed, but I will take each bit of advice in turn. For tonight, if I do wake up, I will definitely take the advice of finding something to do before trying to go back t...
by gwydionblack
Wed Apr 18, 2012 10:40 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Weight loss advice!?! - join in the fun
Replies: 39
Views: 11836

Re: Weight loss advice!?! - join in the fun

Dieting for me is always so hard. I have a unique immunity to the taste of fruits on vegetables. That is, the only fruits and vegetables that I can stand are green beans, peas, and bananas. That is it. Period. And I am not talking just a mild dislike - I gag and throw up on pretty much anything else...
by gwydionblack
Wed Apr 18, 2012 10:11 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: CPAP Newbie - Great Start - 1 Month in Sleeping Problems
Replies: 11
Views: 2402

CPAP Newbie - Great Start - 1 Month in Sleeping Problems

Hi all. First off I want to introduce myself. I have been lurking around this forum for the past two months or so since I have been diagnosed with sleep apnea, first to just get a feel for what it was like and the hardships I might face, and now to help iron out some problems I have been having sinc...