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by Miss Emerita » Sat Sep 23, 2023 11:38 am
I'm glad you're feeling more rested. I'd recommend staying with these settings for a little while longer.
I can see that you're having a fair number of arousals, with and without CAs. It would be good to think about what is causing them. Your leaks are at the top of my list of guesses. Have you watched a video about how to fit your particular mask? There may be some small adjustments you can make that would reduce your leaks. People who use full-face masks sometimes benefit from hanging the mask off the side of the pillow, if that's something you haven't tried yet.
It appears that you go to bed at fairly different times on different nights. There are some standard recommendations for how to get better sleep that you might consider. I was skeptical at first, but when I made some changes after reading these, I really did sleep better.
• Keep a consistent sleep schedule. Get up at the same time every day, even on weekends or during vacations.
• Set a bedtime that is early enough for you to get at least 7 hours of sleep.
• Don’t go to bed unless you are sleepy.
• If you don’t fall asleep after 20 minutes, get out of bed.
• Establish a relaxing bedtime routine.
• Use your bed only for sleep and sex.
• Make your bedroom quiet and relaxing. Keep the room at a comfortable, cool temperature.
• Limit exposure to bright light in the evenings.
• Turn off electronic devices at least 30 minutes before bedtime.
• Don’t eat a large meal before bedtime. If you are hungry at night, eat a light, healthy snack.
• Exercise regularly and maintain a healthy diet.
• Avoid consuming caffeine in the late afternoon or evening.
• Avoid consuming alcohol before bedtime.
• Reduce your fluid intake before bedtime.