For anyone struggling with leaks, I have a success story. My 90% total leaks number in Sleepyhead was averaging around 34 L/min and I was getting frustrated, often skipping nights because I preferred no mask to messing with it in the middle of the night. I tried the CPAP gel seal liner, http://www.c...

Blackspinner, yes, that's what I was wondering about. I've basically been working on (1) paying attention to my breath and not focusing on distracting thoughts that the CPAP means I "can't breathe", mostly due to the pressure on the exhale, and (2) letting myself feel the mask and all of its attenda...

Any others on the site practice Buddhism and/or integrate mindfulness meditation or breathing practices with their CPAP therapy? I think my practice has been helpful so far, but other anecdotes would be nice. I've just started on a CPAP, for a few days now.

Thanks!

Thanks for the reply! I'll take a look at my machine later to see if I have the 550 or 560. I'm suspicious that I have the 60 series because I haven't been able to get the Sleepyhead software to import my data. I'll also post a question about meditation as "Off Topic" as you suggest. And I'll take a...

Hi everyone, I've just joined as I've been diagnosed with sleep apnea in the past six months and have just begun using a CPAP. I'm in my mid-thirties and am struggling with the idea that I'll be using this device for another thirty (and hopefully more!) years. My partner is generally supportive of m...