CPAP - Not my friend.

I've been assigned a CPAP machine to use for a week to get used to it. I can't freakin stand it!!! OMG

It's the kind that covers the nose and mouth, and it's VERY annoying. I tried the nose pillows while I was at my first sleep study, and my mouth always drops open during sleep so I'd wake up like I was choking.

Plus, they gave me a "loaner" that is for smokers (yes, I smoke...I know the picture of good health, right?)...it smells like SHIT.

I don't know what to do, I know I need to use this thing...apparently my sleep apnea is pretty darn severe. (288 events per hour, but my oxygen levels never drop below normal...go figure).

I have an appointment to take back the loaner tomorrow, I think I'm going to ask to try the nose pillows again, this mask is just to freakin weird.

Hi Michelle,

I have sleep apnea, too, and sometimes it just takes time to get used to the CPAP. For some people it takes months, and some take to it right away. I hope you can work it out. Some people get chin straps, or tape their lips shut, which sounds awful to me.

Anyway, good luck.

Debbie