How did you feel before CPAP?

walking coma wrote:I had no life. I was extremely depressed;couldn't function. I spent most of my time laying on the couch watching tv. My house was a pig stye. I mostly ate canned and takeout food cause it was impossible to cook.I wasn't able to focus or concentrate. I wished that I wouldn't wake up. Life was very painful and I didn't think I was going to get better. I started to suspect I had apnea because I would nap and wake up with a snort. I did a sleep study at home. I waited 3 weeks for the results. I prayed that I would have apnea. I walked into the doctor's office and he said I'm going to help you. You have mild sleep apnea with an AHI of 4. I was so happy I started crying. I went on cpap that same night and woke the next morning feeling incredible. I had so much energy that the pigs moved out of my stye. For 3 days I was in heaven and then I crashed with such horrible fatigue that I never felt in my life. I couldn't understand what was wrong. I searched for answers. Went back to see my family doctor had blood tests couldn't find anything wrong. I changed masks,settings on the machine. I still felt terrible until one day lo and behold I found this website. I started to learn what sleep apnea was all about. This forum is a godsend. There are so many wonderful people here who have answers to your questions because they're so knowledgable. I know even though I don't personally know them I can still rely on them because they have helped me so much. I am now 3 months into cpap therapy and I am finally starting to feel better. I now have a life. For all the newbies out there don't give up. You will get better. Yes you will struggle; you'll hate it but in the end it will all be worth it. Your life will be a celebration.