Is your family supportive?

LDuyer · Post by **LDuyer** » Thu Mar 24, 2005 3:59 pm

Mikesus wrote:
LDuyer wrote:If I actually had a family, I might be able to answer that one.
Supportive families are very important. Probably the most important thing in life.

You were hatched!! I knew it, that is why there is the fascination with peeps!!

Mike,
You nut! You are certifiable, you know. (certifiably funny)

Linda

Liam1965 · Post by **Liam1965** » Thu Mar 24, 2005 5:42 pm

LDuyer wrote:Mike,
You nut! You are certifiable, you know. (certifiably funny)

Sigh. I've been replaced.

Such is the nature of things. The young and strong push out the old and no longer strong, forced to leave the pack and try to survive on their own, living only on a few stray peeps that got separated from THEIR flocks.

Liam, getting sweatshirts for marshmallow treats, so he can see his peeps in the hood.

gailzee · Post by **gailzee** » Thu Mar 24, 2005 6:21 pm

All of us..........!quote="Mikesus"]

LDuyer wrote:If I actually had a family, I might be able to answer that one.
Supportive families are very important. Probably the most important thing in life.

You were hatched!! I knew it, that is why there is the fascination with peeps!! [/quote]

LDuyer · Post by **LDuyer** » Thu Mar 24, 2005 6:40 pm

Liam1965 wrote:
Sigh. I've been replaced.

Such is the nature of things. The young and strong push out the old and no longer strong, forced to leave the pack and try to survive on their own, living only on a few stray peeps that got separated from THEIR flocks.

Liam, getting sweatshirts for marshmallow treats, so he can see his peeps in the hood.

Noone can replace a one of a kind!
Perhaps you and Mike and a few other funny forum members (I like Unclebob) can form a comedy troupe, take it around the country, land a spot on Letterman, and through your humor spread the word about sleep apnea!!!

Linda, whose peeps are very embarrassed by all the attention....not to mention fearing for their lives, since, dare I say it?... pssst, Easter is almost here!

Mikesus · Post by **Mikesus** » Thu Mar 24, 2005 6:53 pm

Linda you need to get these peeps

LDuyer · Post by **LDuyer** » Thu Mar 24, 2005 7:01 pm

Mikesus,

Hahaha!

WHERE on earth do you find these things?!?
Oh now you've done it, got me searching once again for peeps.
Someone's gotta save them!!

Linda

CI_SeaWolf · Post by **CI_SeaWolf** » Thu Mar 24, 2005 8:36 pm

I'm new, but I am very lucky. My wife is very supportive and is very happy that my snoring is diminishing with my increased success with this therapy. My two little doggies could care less , the tiny one, who is daddy's girl was snuggled up against me all night and I woke up with her little vwry warm body right next to me. My folks have known I was a terrible snorer for years, and my dad just can't handle a sleep study. I'm very greatful for this great bulletin board, and hope that I can be as supportive as those that already have helped and encouraged me.

snamvar · Post by **snamvar** » Fri Mar 25, 2005 7:31 pm

I wish I could say that I have a supportive family, but I don't. I think that it takes love and understanding to be supportive. Usually if one has an annoying condition like depression, OSA or Delayed Sleep Phase Syndrome, they would be more suppoportive of others with similar conditions.
I however believe that we are the first one who should know about our conditions and love and take care of ourselves
Thanks for all your support on this forum

bpoe689 · Post by **bpoe689** » Fri Mar 25, 2005 11:32 pm

My family consists of my 88-year old mother living with me (she is mean!!!) and 2 sons - 1 in Tennessee and 1 in Calilfornia. If the subject does not concern my mother and her problems, then there is not subject. My son in Tennessee is supportive in that we are going to meet at a casino in a couple of weeks and stay in the same room - MOM, DON'T FORGET TO BRING YOUR MACHINE - I CAN'T HANDLE YOUR SNORING!!!

I am also very depressed. Going on my second week with cpap. After talking with RT, I realized that if I took the hose off sometimes, it was no big deal. I was forcing myself to stay with it all night - no matter what. So, now if I get fed up and want to sleep on my stomach, I just take it off and don't feel guilty. Things will get better.

Thanks to all of ya'll out there with your helpful information. Could not make it without this great forum.

BigHeart · Post by **BigHeart** » Sat Mar 26, 2005 12:16 am

Yes, my husband is supportive. He is glad that I'm not snoring any more, and that I'm not getting up as many times during the night, and that I have more energy. He hasn't even complained about me trying out a number of interfaces, even when the insurance won't pay for them. But mostly, he and I are both happy and a little amazed to think that the heart damage that I suffered from many years of undiagnosed sleep apnea may actually be reversed by this relatively simple solution.

bpoe689, I don't understand how you or your RT can say that it is no big deal to pull the hose off. Treatment for sleep apnea is not just about feeling less sleepy during the day, it's about protecting your heart and increasing your lifespan.

I also like to sleep on my stomach, especially towards morning. I found that with both the Breeze and especially with the new Aura, sleeping on my stomach is possible without risking my life by unhooking my Bi-PAP.

LDuyer · Post by **LDuyer** » Sat Mar 26, 2005 1:28 am

bpoe689,

Hang in there. I hope you'll consider some of the mask suggestions and give one a try, if you can. But remember, you have been on this a short time, two weeks, right? I suggest still trying to sleep with the mask as much as possible. (I struggle too, and I understand the need to just sleep without it sometimes).

Look, I promise to keep trying if you will, OK? It's hard. I'm writing this at about 2am after waking up from a struggle with my bipap. And this is a frequent occurance. Several people have offered good suggestions which I haven't taken yet, but intend to after giving what I have a try. When I see the doctor next, I intend to force some of those good suggestions.

Point is, I might have given up by now if it weren't for this forum and the good people here and their advice and encouragement. Some of the stories here can be pretty scary. But still, I draw strength from this forum. Like you, I have noone around in my immediate vicinity who is supportive. And while I'm struggling still, sometimes I lose sight of one simple fact --- that I do feel better than I did four months ago right before I started treatment. For all my problems now, I never want to go back to how I felt then. So I hope there is some improvement for you, something to remind you that this is preferable to how you felt before.

Take care, and hang in there. I will if you will...!!!

Linda

LDuyer · Post by **LDuyer** » Sat Mar 26, 2005 1:53 am

I'm sure glad this forum is available 24-7...

It's nice to have the forum as a diversion (and form of encouragement) at all hours, especially when I wake up at ungodly hours from problems dealing with my treatment. Funny, I tend to do better after a good dose of forum....!!

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