Absolutely cannot fall asleep with CPAP

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Have you tried actual sleep aids or dr prescribed sleeping pills? Tried quitting all caffeine, no screens at night, no naps.

I have insomnia at times. I force myself to stay up as late as I can past my bedtime, then sleep 5 hours it usually gets me tired enough to start sleeping the next night. One other trick is to set my alarm for 4 hours after I go to bed then put the mask on. I'm more likely to tolerate it then.

Does it bother you to have the mask on? Or is it trying to sleep with it on that bothers you?

I don't use caffeine at all and don't take naps. The MD said he would not prescribe anything for sleep.Melatonin is a sleep aid.The masks do bother me even without being hooked up to the machine. Trying to sleep with any of the ones I have is impossible for 6 weeks despite laying there for 1.5-4 hours.

It seems to me your best step might be resolving to wear the mask with the machine turned on 4 hrs a day and not sleep. It would get you used to the mask and keep the machine. Use the time to overcome your anxiety. Please post your low pressure. It may be too low for you to feel comfortable. I like to do Rain/Sleep meditations on Youtube. Their very relaxing and will help you.

I like cognitive behavioral books by David Burns, Feeling Good. You can get an older version for cheap on Amazon.

Commit yourself to doing this, no matter what don't give up.