When you begin cpap therapy you begin a journey that will take just long as it needs to take.
You have been given great advice. I copied jnk's to read when I need to revitalize my therapy.
Mars mentioned the topic that is prime to me right now-Sleep Hygiene. I have become a recent convert to developing restorative sleep. It is something I hadn't paid attention to.There was always something more interesting to do than go to bed at a reasonable time.
Den said it best -
You can find all kinds of sleep hygiene habits online. I listed a few of the many that can help improve your sleep habits.Wulfman wrote:How long you've had sleep apnea. (you have a "sleep debt" to pay back to your body)
#1, Fix a bed-time & an awakening time. Don't be a person who lets these times drift.
#2. Avoid napping during the day - if you can.
#3. Avoid alcohol 4-6 hours before bedtime.
#4. Avoid caffeine 4-6 hours before bedtime. Caffeine can remain in body for 12-14 hours.
#5. Avoid heavy, spicy or surgary food 4-6 hours before bedtime.
#6. exercise on a regular basis, but not within 3 hours of bedtime.
#7.Use comfortable bedding, & find the right temperature for your bedroom, cool is best.
#8, block noise and light in the bedroom as much as possible
#9. Television is an engaging medium that tends to keep people awake. If you need noise, radio is less intrusive medium
It takes a combination of factors for apnea therapy to be fully successful. Because I never formed good sleep habits until recently, I am aware of their importance. The best to you.
Jan
