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General Discussion on any topic relating to CPAP and/or Sleep Apnea.
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Post by secret agent girl » Thu Aug 26, 2010 4:51 pm

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Re: HSP and adjustment to -pap therapy (self-test)

Post by brazospearl » Fri Aug 27, 2010 4:47 am

Interesting concept! 21 of the statements are true for me, which places me solidly in the HSP category. Don't know how that correlates with adjusting to cpap therapy as I had a pretty smooth start.

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Re: HSP and adjustment to -pap therapy (self-test)

Post by echo » Fri Aug 27, 2010 4:52 am

Yes. But the HSP "symptoms" have gotten better after starting cpap. It has not hindered my ability to adjust to cpap, I took to it like a fish to water. I was a very "deep sleeper" before cpap. If anything, I was determined to make cpap work because I felt so crappy (physically and psychologically) and was sure this was the answer to my prayers, so to speak.
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Re: HSP and adjustment to -pap therapy (self-test)

Post by JohnBFisher » Fri Aug 27, 2010 6:29 pm

Yes, and I often struggle to attain good sleep. I often use headphones to eliminate most outside sound. I use music as a "white noise" to cover external sounds. I sometimes use the RemZzzzs mask liners when my mask starts to leak more than normal. I even use medication to help increase my sleepiness.

It's a constant struggle, but the improved sleep definitely is a payback for the effort.

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Re: HSP and adjustment to -pap therapy (self-test)

Post by rested gal » Fri Aug 27, 2010 11:27 pm

Well, I checked only two -- the "conscientious" one, and "noticing if others are uncomfortable."

If they'd had this question, "Does it drive you nuts to wear a finger clip pulse oxi thingy?" I could have marked three!
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Re: HSP and adjustment to -pap therapy (self-test)

Post by elena88 » Fri Aug 27, 2010 11:33 pm

I scored three..
sensitive to caffeine
conscientous
and try not to forget things..

If chihuahas are sensitive,

I would be a lab.. doh doh doh doh, tail wagging

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Re: HSP and adjustment to -pap therapy (self-test)

Post by OutaSync » Sat Aug 28, 2010 12:52 pm

I scored highly sensitive and I still struggle every night trying to get to sleep with something strapped to my face. It's my three year anniversary in a couple of days and I'm still not used to it.
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