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[druss1211976]

Hello My name is Deborah and I am new to this site. I have been using my cpap machine for several months (not everytime I slept) and I am trying to get used to it. I really didn't realize how serious my sleep apnea was until I went to my sleep doctor yesterday and he scared me by what he told me. If anyone has any advice that could help in any way, I would really appreciate it! Thanks!!-Deb

[patdart]

Hello My name is Deborah and I am new to this site. I have been using my cpap machine for several months (not everytime I slept) and I am trying to get used to it. I really didn't realize how serious my sleep apnea was until I went to my sleep doctor yesterday and he scared me by what he told me. If anyone has any advice that could help in any way, I would really appreciate it! Thanks!!-Deb

Welcome, Deborah! I'd suggest you read, read and read some more on this list. The New Users at the top is good, and so are most of the posts. You'll need to tell us what machine and mask you have and why you haven't gotten used to the machine before we can offer any specific help. There's plenty of advice here, so ask away, after you tell us what you use and your problems.

[kteague]

Hi Deborah. Welcome! I have a feeling you'll get more well-intended advice here than you ever expected! Along with your equipment info, can you also give specifics on what is making it hard for you to get used to the treatment? The details can hold clues. Your openness to learning and making this work is a large part of success. You're right, it is serious business. Best wishes on moving toward successful consistent treatment that will mitigate the risks your doctor spoke of.

[brazospearl]

Welcome, Deborah! If you're having trouble adjusting to CPAP you've probably got the wrong machine, wrong mask, or wrong pressure. Please post your equipment and tell us more so we can help you. And read, read, read here--you'll learn plenty!

[elena88]

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by druss1211976 on Fri May 21, 2010 7:51 am

Hello My name is Deborah and I am new to this site. I have been using my cpap machine for several months (not everytime I slept) and I am trying to get used to it. I really didn't realize how serious my sleep apnea was until I went to my sleep doctor yesterday and he scared me by what he told me. If anyone has any advice that could help in any way, I would really appreciate it! Thanks!!-Deb


Hi Deb! Welcome aboard!

Stick around, youll get plenty of fantastic advice here!
You should really use your machine EVERY time you sleep, especially if your doctor told you how serious it was.
By arming yourself with as much information as you can get your paws on, you will take control of your machine, mask, and condition
instead of it taking control of you..

Come back and give us all the details, so you can get started on your cpap "quest for success!"

elena