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I was just diagnosed with severe sleep apnea last week so this is all new to me. I am still trying to work through the maze of c-pap devices! I know that I must wear a c-pap and will do so, but I can't help but feel totally bummed out by this diagnosis. I am 47 y/o and single, and I feel like I have been sentenced to a lifetime of being alone. I mean really -- how attractive are you going to be to someone in a new relationship when you look like Top Gun? Talk about a total buzz kill. I know, I know ... allegedly there are kind, understanding guys out there who won't care. Unfortunately, I have not met any of them. Did anyone else feel this way at first????
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Permalink Reply by Janknitz on
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Everyone!
Married or single, this is something that you have to work through. I was embarassed at first and waited until my husband went to sleep to put my mask on. But eventually I started to feel the benefits of the treatment, and felt less self-concious about it. When you realize what an enhancement it is to your life, then you can start feeling more comfortable with it yourself, and eventually you will find a way to introduce your "new sleeping partner" into relationships. If you want to see a humorous treatment, watch Mike and Molly--new CBS sitcom.
Remember that it's normal to go through a process of "grieving" for your old life before CPAP and even feel depressed about it. Just remember that you CAN and WILL get through this. Take it one night at a time.
Hang in there--the right guy IS out there and he'll be so into you that he won't care a bit about about your hose
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Permalink Reply by Mary Z on
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I can only tell you that it hasn't been a buzz kill for anyone so far. Married couples have no trouble navigating the management of CPAP. I know of only one fellow so far that's been dating and sleeping over with his CPAP and it hasn't inhibited his relationship. Some of the pluses are you won't snore and will have plenty of energy during the day. Besides that you won't scare him to death when you stop breathing during the night. My partner and I cuddle and anything else before I turn over to go to sleep and put my mask on. It doesn't really have any impact on my partner at all.
Look at TV shows like Mike and Molly. True Mike has the sleep apnea, but it hasn't impacted their relationship. Anyone who cares about you will be glad you're taking care of yourself. It will all work out. I've heard a lot of people worried about dating with CPAP, but no one saying it ended a budding relationship.
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