LSAT wrote: ↑

Tue Jan 29, 2019 2:18 pm

This is most likely why you can't sleep with your machine...You are worried about all this conspiracy crap.

Concerns about the data mining have been addressed on this board since 2012
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OK to just ignore the issue. Airplane mode is a PITA. Nobody is paid to look at it, so no reason to look. Just wasted microwaves . . . Dystopia Now: Insurance Company Secretly Spying On Sleep Apnea Patients 'Insurance companies say they're simply monitoring usage and denying coverage to avoid payin...

Having said that, I have no problem with my anonymized data going to ResMed. I like to think that they can use it to improve their algorithms and create better therapy in the future. That's what they've said they do with the data. 'CPAP units, heart monitors, blood glucose meters and lifestyle apps...

Looking for a recommendation that may help add on a few more sleeping hours. ----------------------> Good Sleep for CPAPers - Practice good sleep hygiene (Google it and read several sources; ignore extreme advice.) - Eat a good diet - Have a regular, moderate exercise program - Try to avoid daytime...

Wordbabe, thanks for your post, and thanks to all who have responded so far. This thread is of interest to me because I'm also new (on my fourth week with CPAP) and wondering the same things. I know that many folks have been helped greatly by CPAP. But for me, I have yet to see or feel any benefits...

Had it 3 months and still haven't slept once with it. Not once. Tried last night and just laid there for 7.5 hours and cannot sleep with it

Hello Again, Thank you to all for the advice. I started with my RESmed Autoset 10 and a full face mask with the min setting of 4 and a max of 20 and a ramp of default 45 mins. That combination sent me into a full blown panic attack and I haven't had one in years. I used the advice here and adjusted...

I don't give advice, I only tell of my experience. I do relate to your problem. I hated using this thing, I would fight it, I would wake up at night wrapped up in the hose. it was hard to get use to. It took me a month of use to be comfortable with it at night. I don;t like things on my face. But s...

I have used 4 masks in the past 6 weeks and all have leaked and also caused serious skin abrasions and discomfort. I stopped using a cpap 15 years ago for the same reasons but was asked by my Dr. to try again. At 76 years old, I'm not sure the 'cure' for sleep apnea is worth the problems it causes....

Why not try to neutralize the claustrophobia? Most psychologists/therapists use CBT these days and from the sound of things, you could be successful in a very short time. I live in a very rural place with less than 100 people. There are no therapists here. They don't even deliver mail here, no dent...

Wondering if your settings are perhaps inadequate for your brain to be able to relax and lean into the treatment. Also based on my own struggle in the early times of treatment, I'd suggest making an effort to help yourself by rephrasing your self talk, for instance, " I have not yet been able able ...

Have you tried actual sleep aids or dr prescribed sleeping pills? Tried quitting all caffeine, no screens at night, no naps. I have insomnia at times. I force myself to stay up as late as I can past my bedtime, then sleep 5 hours it usually gets me tired enough to start sleeping the next night. One...

Prescribed CPAP for 6 weeks and have not fallen asleep even once despite nightly attempts lasting from 20 min-4.5 hours. I have tried melatonin, drinking ETOH, chamomile tea, hypnosis cd's, watching movies and CBD oil. I can easily fall asleep without it but the minute the mask or nasal pillows is o...