October 18, 2019

CPAP

By Joe

I went and got my CPAP yesterday. The salesman, or whatever you’d call him, told me I should have no problem getting used to the machine because I had the worst sleep apnea he had ever seen. Sigh! Just what I’d wanted to hear. Anyway, I’m writing this before I put it on and go to sleep. I’ll try to update this post in the morning after I’ve slept in this CPAP mask.

The Verdict:

I can’t say that last night was the best sleep of my life. The CPAP mask is going to take some getting used to. It woke me up several times in the middle of the night. I don’t know why, but it did. It was mostly a fitful night of sleep. I hope as I get used to wearing it, it will become more comfortable and I will sleep better. The end result, the verdict is still out.

About Joe

I began my life in the South and for five years lived as a closeted teacher, but am now making a new life for myself as an oral historian in New England. I think my life will work out the way it was always meant to be. That doesn't mean there won't be ups and downs; that's all part of life. It means I just have to be patient. I feel like October 7, 2015 is my new birthday. It's a beginning filled with great hope. It's a second chance to live my life…not anyone else's. My profile picture is "David and Me," 2001 painting by artist Steve Walker. It happens to be one of my favorite modern gay art pieces. View all posts by Joe

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3 responses to “CPAP”

Jay P
October 18th, 2019 at 5:27 pm

I got a machine in June and it’s helped me tons. I was having roughly 29 episodes an hour. Now I average 2-3. Hardest part is getting used to it and remembering to put it back on after I use the bathroom in the middle of the night

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- Joe
  October 18th, 2019 at 5:33 pm
  
  I hate admit how bad my OSA was but I was having 122 episodes an hour. I’m hoping this will really help me. It is hard to remember to put it back on, but hopefully I’ll get used to it.
  
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britt69isme
October 18th, 2019 at 9:00 pm

Back when I got mine, it helped me a lot.

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