Mental and cognitive capabilities? Please help

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Re: Mental and cognitive capabilities? Please help

Post by palerider » Tue Dec 04, 2018 4:36 pm

NewCpapper wrote:
Tue Dec 04, 2018 3:12 pm
Yes it's auto with same reference number u provided
If you read this:
viewtopic/t172378/Sticky--Newbies-PLEAS ... STING.html
And follow all the instructions there, people will stop pestering you with questions like "what kind of machine do you have?".

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Re: Mental and cognitive capabilities? Please help

Post by ChicagoGranny » Wed Dec 05, 2018 6:39 am

I am a Pesterer.

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Re: Mental and cognitive capabilities? Please help

Post by ChicagoGranny » Wed Dec 05, 2018 6:40 am

NewCpapper wrote:
Tue Dec 04, 2018 3:12 pm
Yes it's auto with same reference number u provided
You are going to want to get the clinician manual for your machine. The link is near the bottom of this page -> https://www.apneaboard.com/dreamstation ... structions

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Re: Mental and cognitive capabilities? Please help

Post by palerider » Wed Dec 05, 2018 4:04 pm

ChicagoGranny wrote:
Wed Dec 05, 2018 6:39 am
I am a Pesterer.
Don't stop! Someone has to.

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Re: Mental and cognitive capabilities? Please help

Post by Chris8243 » Wed Dec 05, 2018 10:41 pm

I have the same machine. I downloaded the manual, as Chicago Granny suggested above. You can easily adjust your settings yourself without needing to ask or make a doctor's appt. You'll need to download Sleepyhead software to analyze your data and post some here if you'd like some input on how the therapy is working.

Hang in there, this is a great group for support. And for some good laughs when people start picking on each other.

I wish you the best!

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Re: Mental and cognitive capabilities? Please help

Post by zonker » Thu Dec 06, 2018 10:51 am

palerider wrote:
Wed Dec 05, 2018 4:04 pm
ChicagoGranny wrote:
Wed Dec 05, 2018 6:39 am
I am a Pesterer.
Don't stop! Someone has to.
i didn't realize it was mandatory!

:lol: :lol:
people say i'm self absorbed.
but that's enough about them.
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Re: Mental and cognitive capabilities? Please help

Post by Okie bipap » Thu Dec 06, 2018 2:55 pm

Some people find it easier to be a pesterer than others. :lol:

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Re: Mental and cognitive capabilities? Please help

Post by ChicagoGranny » Thu Dec 06, 2018 3:08 pm

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Re: Mental and cognitive capabilities? Please help

Post by Chris8243 » Fri Dec 07, 2018 6:39 am

See what I mean about the laughs?

Palerider, Chicago Granny, Okie Bipap, can't forget Chunky Frog.....they crack me up! 😂

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Re: Mental and cognitive capabilities? Please help

Post by palerider » Fri Dec 07, 2018 2:13 pm

Chris8243 wrote:
Fri Dec 07, 2018 6:39 am
See what I mean about the laughs?

Palerider, Chicago Granny, Okie Bipap, can't forget Chunky Frog.....they crack me up! 😂
I'm sorry sir, we're all totally serious here!

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Re: Mental and cognitive capabilities? Please help

Post by NewCpapper » Fri Dec 07, 2018 8:50 pm

I'm just wondering how long did it take u guys to get rid of fatigue? I get tired around 3 to 4 pm. My brain totally shut off.

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Re: Mental and cognitive capabilities? Please help

Post by ChicagoGranny » Fri Dec 07, 2018 9:21 pm

NewCpapper wrote:
Fri Dec 07, 2018 8:50 pm
I get tired around 3 to 4 pm.
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Isn't that big progress in a short time? -------------->
I would go to one or two classes then all i can think of is going home for a knap.

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Re: Mental and cognitive capabilities? Please help

Post by ChicagoGranny » Fri Dec 07, 2018 9:25 pm

NewCpapper wrote:
Fri Dec 07, 2018 8:50 pm
get rid of fatigue
It's not just about CPAP. See how you are doing against this checklist ---->
The Oft Overlooked Part of Good CPAP Therapy

- Practice good sleep hygiene (Google it and read several sources; ignore extreme advice.)
- Eat a good diet
- Have a regular, moderate exercise program
- Try to avoid daytime naps
- Practice total abstinence of caffeine including sources like chocolate (sigh)
- Review all medicines, vitamins and supplements you are taking to make sure none are interfering with sleep
- Use the bedroom for sleeping (and sex) only, and make sure the bedroom and bed are comfortable.
- Learn to appropriately handle emotional stress in your life
- Do not listen to your breathing or the sound of the machine as you are falling asleep. (Some people, including me, actually find listening to their breathing and the sound of the machine to be relaxing.)
- Distract your mind by thinking of a pleasant, relaxing activity that you enjoy.
- If you are awakening at night, do not be too concerned. It is actually a normal part of sleep. (It does become a problem though for people who, when they awaken, become frustrated and have difficulty returning to sleep.)
- Use CPAP software, such as the free SleepyHead, to make sure your therapy is optimized
- If you still don't feel or sleep well, make sure you have regular medical checkups to confirm there are no other medical problems

This is a checklist. Some of the things you already do. Some are easy and can be done right away. Others you can work at over time.

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Re: Mental and cognitive capabilities? Please help

Post by ChicagoGranny » Fri Dec 07, 2018 9:28 pm

NewCpapper wrote:
Fri Dec 07, 2018 8:50 pm
I'm just wondering how long did it take u guys to get rid of fatigue? I get tired around 3 to 4 pm. My brain totally shut off.
Have you told us yet what your AHI and leak level is?

You haven't filled out your equipment profile yet. Tsk. Tsk. https://www.cpaptalk.com/ucp.php?i=prof ... pment_info

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Re: Mental and cognitive capabilities? Please help

Post by Muse-Inc » Fri Dec 07, 2018 10:34 pm

ChicagoGranny wrote:
Thu Dec 06, 2018 3:08 pm
Better a pesterer
Than a sit-and-let-it festere
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:lol: :lol: :lol:
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