OSA and Depression

[Goofproof]

Been living around depression for 50 years, almost a expert, not really. I only suffered from it once, during recovery from quad by-pass, in hospital, the worst part was a feeling of being abandon and not in control, it was just a few days, but until it hit me, I didn't realize the feeling, and mine was short and mild.

While sleep is important and O2 levels are too. I don't believe XPAP will cure real depression, it may help restore balance of the physical systems in your body. From the posts I see, many with Sleep Apnea seem to have issues of mental health, I think that's why many have trouble adjusting to using the machine (De-Nile). Not being willing to do something that will make your live better, to me is a mental problem.

They say: One out of Three People are crazy, So look to your right, then look to your left, if they look OK, It's You! Jim

[conasauga]

I am not sure there is much of a volitional component in depression but thats an argument for a different board. Some one asked What cpap i use. It is fp icon fixed pressure. Not opposed to resmed if that is best for auto cpap. Resmed seems expensive but i know sometimes saving a few dollars is foolish. I also looked at a new Devilibis auto. X

[Julie]

The model # will help... on many machines it's underneath, but dump out the water before turning machine over (and be sure you're looking at the blower vs humidifier bottom). Brand names mean little as each mfgr. has put out dozens and dozens of models over the years. My IP e.g. is a DV 54D auto, not just a 'DeVilbiss' (and I think it's great, but does not give quite as many parameters for data as the ResMed/Phillips machines do).

[palerider]

The model # will help... on many machines it's underneath, but dump out the water before turning machine over (and be sure you're looking at the blower vs humidifier bottom). Brand names mean little as each mfgr. has put out dozens and dozens of models over the years. My IP e.g. is a DV 54D auto, not just a 'DeVilbiss' (and I think it's great, but does not give quite as many parameters for data as the ResMed/Phillips machines do).

when getting started, the more data you have, the better. once one has experience, and a lot more understanding about how to 'make things work' for them, then they, like you, can do fine without as much the detail.

[blitzmr2]

Hello,

Was anyone else diagnosed with and treated for Major Depression prior to discovering that they had sleep apnea? Did these symptoms resolve after CPAP treatment?

Thank you.

I was diagnosed with anxiety and depression (not "major," though).

Non-expert-opinon: Every case is different. Some depression could be caused by brain "chemistry, which could make it difficult to sleep. It could also go the other way--an inability to rest, especially over the course of several years, can manifest either in depression or in symptoms indistinguishable from depression.

There is also the impact of breathing issues on the nervous system--sympathetic and parasympathetic systems. This can cause anxiety/hypertension by itself. Perhaps depression, too. Not sure about that one. I've got research on this somewhere--let me know if you want to read it.

Also, see: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/16473570

[conasauga]

I have been looking at auto cpap units on 2nd wind as suggested by a poster. Is it really safe to buy these second hand? I have been told on here more than once to make sure whatever I buy to get a unit that is up to date technology and has the means to easily generate reports and analysis on a computer or phone. I assume that leaves Fisher Paykel out. Can any one offer any recommendations about their own auto cpap and its benefits and or shortcomings?

[palerider]

I have been looking at auto cpap units on 2nd wind as suggested by a poster. Is it really safe to buy these second hand? I have been told on here more than once to make sure whatever I buy to get a unit that is up to date technology and has the means to easily generate reports and analysis on a computer or phone. I assume that leaves Fisher Paykel out. Can any one offer any recommendations about their own auto cpap and its benefits and or shortcomings?

https://sleep.tnet.com/equipment/cpapmachines <- avoid anything with 'no" in the data column.

[Julie]

Secondwind does gives warranties and they're very good to deal with... I had what I thought was a problem recently re a machine I got from them and they immediately said to return it, no problem, tho' it turned out that it was ok in the end (or at least not something they had in any way done wrong).

[ChicagoGranny]

I have been looking at auto cpap units on 2nd wind as suggested by a poster. Is it really safe to buy these second hand?

Yes.

Can any one offer any recommendations about their own auto cpap and its benefits and or shortcomings?

Stick with a data-capable Auto machine by Philips or ResMed. Our forum host's website is a good place to view and compare specifications - https://www.cpap.com/cpap-machines/apap ... php#:::2,1::

I've been using an S9 ResMed Autoset and like it so much that I will buy a second machine like it as a backup.

[conasauga]

After lots of looking and careful listening to members of this board I bought a Resmed 10 autosense autoset. I looked at a lot of sites but settled on the secondwind outlet. I hope It will help. In any event thanks for all the input from other members.

[Midnight Strangler]

Excellent choice!

It will help.

(... if you use it and get the settings right and the leak level low.)