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Cpap and getting better sleep: What's your experience?
Sleep Health | Last Active: Sep 15, 2022 | Replies (356)Comment receiving replies
Thank you to everyone above for all the quick responses. It is comforting to know there is a group who understands. I just got back from my respiratory therapist and have a new mask and reassurance that the noise my machine is making is perfectly normal. I am someone who has trouble listening to snoring so this is a new sound I am just going to have to get used to. The therapist told me to ignore the ramp feature as it doesn't give me enough air and starts my panic. I will just begin at my prescribed rate of air pressure and read a book to keep my mind off of everything. My prescribed rate is 4 to 14.
On a good note, during the two hours I slept last night, my events of 30 per hour were at 8. I need to hold that thought when I get frustrated and realize all the positive CPAP is doing for me! Blessings to everyone who jumped in to help me!
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cece55- I think you received good advice from your sleep therapist and the fellow Connect friends on this issue.
I remember having somewhat the same issues as you state with the added noise and most sleep therapists would say what I did is a no no, but it has worked for me. I have a TV in my bedroom (I know....) Anyway, I set the timer for 15 minutes after watching some show and getting slightly sleepy. I then put my mask & chinstap on and 90% of the time I'm asleep before the TV times out.
I keep it on very low volume the whole time and it seems to provide enough sound to block the sound from the mask. That works for me. I wish you all the best and of course Happy Zzzz's Jim @thankful
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@cece55 Sometimes you can turn your CPAP machine around or sideways and maybe it will change or lessen the sound. Also, maybe a rubber matt under the machine would help if it's vibrating a little. Happy Zzzz's with the new mask!