@zubedude
I have sleep apnea and used to wake up with panic attacks and believe it was due to sleep apnea. When I was diagnosed with sleep apnea, I had a hard time at first to get comfortable using the mask and breathing naturally/comfortably. I now know how to put the mask on and relax when breathing so it doesn’t feel too pressured. Having the right mask and pressure can make a huge difference. It may be good to go back to the place you got your cpap to have them help you test/adjust so you feel comfortable with the equipment and find a comfortable position to sleep. I am a side and stomach sleeper and have found ways to reposition throughout the night with the hose/machine placement. I need to maneuver around my cats who live to sleep near my head which makes it a bit of an obstacle course.

Have you tried taking magnesium (like Calm) or melatonin to help you relax and sleep?