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Behavioral Strategies for Adjusting to a CPAP After a Diagnosis of Sleep Apnea Jul 7 9:37am | By Dona Locke (@DrDonaLocke)Comment receiving replies
I have used a CPAP for over ten years, and had no issue with adapting, though I anticipated problems. The tangible bonus is the reward of an uninterrupted full night’s sleep in decades put the other issues in the shade. I had undergone a uvulaplasty in hope that would solve the issue and avoid the CPAP. Terrible procedure from which to recover, and it didn’t work. Do whatever to get used to the mask, and use it. Your life will be changed, and likely extended.
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That's great news @elwoodsdad. Thanks for sharing!
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An update...I got a different nose pillow headgear, and did ‘enjoy’ a few minutes of getting used to it and making adjustments. Ten minutes out of my life, and I slept for eight hours. The new mask is an upgrade to more current design. If you have issues getting started, please stay with it. The value of sleep is amazing. Sleep apnea is deadly, and causes or exacerbates depression, anxiety and multiple physical issues.