May I share I too developed apnea after covid brain lesions and benign brain growth. Find cpap daunting too and wanted to share I was advised to still wear the cpap when awake to meet the minimum hours per day my neurologist/critical care doctor suggests to enable better oxygen levels throughout my body, hopeful less apneas, and sustain better/fewer symptoms during the day. Obviously your situation needs to have your healthcare systems input and hopeful this may help🌈