General Discussion on any topic relating to CPAP and/or Sleep Apnea.
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Alshain
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by Alshain » Thu Aug 25, 2011 11:37 am
archangle wrote:I just looked. I have 5 CPAP machines, 12 or more masks, 12 or more spare cushions, 5 spare humidifier tanks, 8 hoses, 30 or so filters, and 1 DC cord.
And that's just what I can think of without actually looking.
Sorry, but I couldn't resist pointing this out.
Sounds familiar though. I have a freshwater aquarium addiction.
But they that wait upon the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint. - Isaiah 40:31 (KJV)
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Mary Z
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by Mary Z » Thu Aug 25, 2011 11:42 am
archangle, I think you have presented conclusive proof that you're obsessive and perhaps addicted. I don't have nearly the amount of equipment you have. One machine, two hoses, and a spare mask plus some extra filters are fine for me. I CHOOSE to use CPAP, I don't go into withdrawal as I would if I skipped my meds. I can put it away anytime. I might not feel good, but I'm not addicted to my machine. I am dependent on it to help me live a normal life- far cry from addiction.
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drdrew
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by drdrew » Thu Aug 25, 2011 11:57 am
2 machines
3 masks
2 hoses
2 humidifiers
one hose holder
one mask liner on order
one white noise machine
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archangle
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by archangle » Thu Aug 25, 2011 3:49 pm
JayR_1945 wrote:Using illegal substances to get high is the classical definition of "addiction".
Wow, so cigarettes aren't addictive? I'm sure that's a relief to those trying to quit.
People hooked on legally prescribed morphine aren't addicted? I'm sure they'll be glad to know they can quit without suffering withdrawal.
If we legalized heroin, would it no longer be addictive?
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archangle
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by archangle » Thu Aug 25, 2011 3:52 pm
Mary Z wrote:I can put it away anytime.
Don't all addicts use that phrase?
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Uncle_Bob
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by Uncle_Bob » Thu Aug 25, 2011 5:01 pm
I managed to build my collection up to 3 machines about 12 masks, several chin straps etc etc.
But i have since donated one machine and most of the masks to people who needed them and could use them.
I figured the silicon on the masks will yellow and deteriorate over time so I thought best put them the good use.
What i am "addictive" about is future supplies of masks and mask parts etc. As soon as i found out what worked for me i started to be build up a supply.
So i have NEW : 3 Swift LT masks. 8 medium pillows and 2 new papCaps
