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by torontoCPAPguy » Sun Jul 04, 2010 10:51 pm
Interesting the similarities between all of us. I too cannot stand to be under a blanket or covering of any kind unless the room is icicles and I need it to survive. I awoke early this morning again but forgot that it was a weekend and needless to say there was nothing on the memocorder but the whisper of the blower. I am going to pop two fresh batteries in and head off to bed shortly; see if there is any noise at 5:30 a.m. to awaken me.... I may take some psychological counselling on this as well because of the two home invasions/burglaries while we were at home at 3 am. For one the dog did not bark; we figure he was drugged. We have a ULC Grade A alarm system in the house that monitors the perimeter, glass break, etc., as well as the interior. To the nth. degree. Cellular data backup. Two loud sirens inside and outside. Hooked up to lighting so the lights on the main floor and outside flash on and off so the police can find us quickly and so that we can identify burglars from an errant raccoon or household member, including the dog. We have a dog that is trained to bark ONLY if someone is essentially making contact with our house physically... and to stop yapping on command so we can hear what's happening. And we are well protected in the event of an intrusion to the extent that the intruders are going to be leaving feet first at best. The doors are steel now and are backed up by intrusion resistant glass, huge deadbolts and entry prevention pins that will require a sledge hammer to force the door open but permit exit in a second or two in case of fire, etc. Our home is well protected but I wonder if psychologically I need to be aware of what is going on in the house. The kids drink a ton before the retire for the night and often get up at night to pay a visit to the washroom. That generally does not wake me up although it is 50/50; but I fall back asleep almost instantly. Footsteps will awaken me every time. Flushing toilet not. Then there's the dog making its 3 a.m. trip to the water bowl. Or changing its mind where it is going to be sleeping.
Above all, I am beginning to think it is my internal clock, exterior vehiclular noise at 5:30 a.m., the birds and geese making noise as the sun comes up, one of the kids making a washroom call, or one of the other excellent suggestions received thus far.
I plan to run the recorder tonight and then run it through software tomorrow to see if and when there was any noise. I am going to temporarily hang some blackout drapes tacked to the wall and shut the bedroom door (something I have great difficulty doing due to the breakins). We shall find the source of this sudden change one way or another. And if it is my body just wanting to get up and get going so be it. It is now the wee hours after a very full day and I am still awake but getting tired. This is the old me - but with some minor changes in the clock. It's a whole lot better than I was only weeks ago and I think it may get better yet..... I need to bring the mask issue to fruition somehow. I am at the Activa LT and trying the Comfort Gel and going to try a couple more nasal pillow masks before I call it a day. I know that the machine is doing its job as my apnea events are virtually zero now and I am getting goog REM sleep and lots of dreams for the first time in 40 years.
Thanks for all of the great suggestions; please keep them coming, not only for me but for all of the members that have the same problem that I do here.
Fall colours. One of God's gifts. Life is fragile and short, savour every moment no matter what your problems may be. These stunning fall colours from my first outing after surviving a month on life support due to H1N1.
