Kicked out of the room? - SleepGuide2024-03-28T23:24:31Zhttps://www.sleepguide.com/forum/topics/kicked-out-of-the-room?commentId=2549090%3AComment%3A217976&feed=yes&xn_auth=noMary,
An equipment suggestion…tag:www.sleepguide.com,2012-05-15:2549090:Comment:2186572012-05-15T17:09:57.478ZBruce Bonhttps://www.sleepguide.com/profile/BruceBon
<p>Mary,</p>
<p>An equipment suggestion: I recently switched to a F&P Zest Q nasal mask (the "Q" is key), and it is far quieter than the 3 or 4 masks I have tried before. It disperses the air flow leaving the mask, rather than sending it out as a jet that makes noise whenever it hits cloth (sheet or pillow) like my previous masks. It allows me to sleep on my side without futzing with the bedclothes to prevent the whooshing sound, and I can even sleep facing my wife now without worrying…</p>
<p>Mary,</p>
<p>An equipment suggestion: I recently switched to a F&P Zest Q nasal mask (the "Q" is key), and it is far quieter than the 3 or 4 masks I have tried before. It disperses the air flow leaving the mask, rather than sending it out as a jet that makes noise whenever it hits cloth (sheet or pillow) like my previous masks. It allows me to sleep on my side without futzing with the bedclothes to prevent the whooshing sound, and I can even sleep facing my wife now without worrying about shooting her a draft!</p>
<p>The Q model is new in the US, although the non-Q Zest has been here for a while. If the noise at your face is really the problem, and this mask fits you OK, it could be a solution. And, BTW, I don't own stock in F&P.</p>
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<p><cite>mary folse said:</cite></p>
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<p>I will try it on the floor....He claims the problem is from the air flow by the nose pillow...</p>
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I think I can help…tag:www.sleepguide.com,2012-05-14:2549090:Comment:2185802012-05-14T08:50:43.847ZHaitham PSGhttps://www.sleepguide.com/profile/HaithamPSG
<p>dera Mary</p>
<p>I think I can help please tel me which CPAP company do you use? and what is the suitable pressure for you?</p>
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<p>dera Mary</p>
<p>I think I can help please tel me which CPAP company do you use? and what is the suitable pressure for you?</p>
<p></p> Hi, I have a Resmed CPAP with…tag:www.sleepguide.com,2012-05-12:2549090:Comment:2183492012-05-12T10:58:10.781ZDAVID J BURROWShttps://www.sleepguide.com/profile/DAVIDJBURROWS
<p>Hi, I have a Resmed CPAP with respironics full face masks. Have tried both the Medium and small masks and get leaks on both with machine being correspondingly noisy.</p>
<p>Have made myself some mask liners by tracing around mask to make a template adding about half an inch and cutting them out of an old tee shirt. The small liners were ok but were too tight on my face, using the medium mask with liners has improved my sleep quality, I now sleep right through instead of waking up every…</p>
<p>Hi, I have a Resmed CPAP with respironics full face masks. Have tried both the Medium and small masks and get leaks on both with machine being correspondingly noisy.</p>
<p>Have made myself some mask liners by tracing around mask to make a template adding about half an inch and cutting them out of an old tee shirt. The small liners were ok but were too tight on my face, using the medium mask with liners has improved my sleep quality, I now sleep right through instead of waking up every half hour or so after 3am and the machine is much more silent. </p> Mary, my partner likes to go…tag:www.sleepguide.com,2012-05-11:2549090:Comment:2181842012-05-11T12:34:11.603ZMary Zhttps://www.sleepguide.com/profile/MaryZimlich
<p>Mary, my partner likes to go to sleep with the TV on (we put it on a timer). At first I hated it and would lay there fuming. Then I realized that she really needs that TV to turn her mind off at night or she wouldn't sleep. When I got CPAP four years ago the TV became less of a problem (she surfs and is likely to fall asleep on quiet shows like politics and religion). I just say I love you, turn over and don my mask and then I can hardly hear the TV. I'm in my sleep cocoon and I find…</p>
<p>Mary, my partner likes to go to sleep with the TV on (we put it on a timer). At first I hated it and would lay there fuming. Then I realized that she really needs that TV to turn her mind off at night or she wouldn't sleep. When I got CPAP four years ago the TV became less of a problem (she surfs and is likely to fall asleep on quiet shows like politics and religion). I just say I love you, turn over and don my mask and then I can hardly hear the TV. I'm in my sleep cocoon and I find the machine actually condusive to sleep. I would give your husband time and space for a while- hopefully one day he will work through his panic disorder. If not I would work have at sustaining your relationship in other ways. Sometimes I feel this intolerance of CPAP by a partner is because of other problems in the marriage , but I don't sense them here. I would just make the best of things and love him as best I can. Iknow it's tough.</p>
<p>Good luck.</p> Hi Mary. Most modern machines…tag:www.sleepguide.com,2012-05-11:2549090:Comment:2184252012-05-11T11:42:45.852ZEllenhttps://www.sleepguide.com/profile/EllenGude
Hi Mary. Most modern machines are quiet enough so it usually mask leaks or styles that cause the problems. I see several others have made suggestions to help,in that regard. My husband was so disturbed by my flailing around,stopping breathing, jumping out of bed screaming I needed air,etc that he would never dare complain about my CPAP equipment. He has actually been quite supportive which is great because I felt like a complete freak when I came home with the full setup. If you don't feel that…
Hi Mary. Most modern machines are quiet enough so it usually mask leaks or styles that cause the problems. I see several others have made suggestions to help,in that regard. My husband was so disturbed by my flailing around,stopping breathing, jumping out of bed screaming I needed air,etc that he would never dare complain about my CPAP equipment. He has actually been quite supportive which is great because I felt like a complete freak when I came home with the full setup. If you don't feel that you can reclaim your half of the bed enjoy yourself creating a super feminine bedroom all your own! Mary hand in there I do not h…tag:www.sleepguide.com,2012-05-11:2549090:Comment:2178202012-05-11T03:05:50.632ZAmyhttps://www.sleepguide.com/profile/Amy696
<p>Mary hand in there I do not have a solution but I can say that your health is important and using the machine will help you to keep healthier longer.</p>
<p>Mary hand in there I do not have a solution but I can say that your health is important and using the machine will help you to keep healthier longer.</p> Mary,
I too have lost my hu…tag:www.sleepguide.com,2012-05-11:2549090:Comment:2183292012-05-11T00:40:36.770ZJanhttps://www.sleepguide.com/profile/Jan744
<p>Mary,</p>
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<p>I too have lost my husband to the "other room" due to noise from my mask and machine. Unfortunately something I have to live with and will not give up the CPAP as I sleep so much better now. Just have to find out what works best for you. I have changed from the nasal pillows to a nasal mask and found better success with noise reduction. I have also deligated my machine to a shelf on the bottom of an open night stand and that helped as well. I was very interested to…</p>
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<p>I too have lost my husband to the "other room" due to noise from my mask and machine. Unfortunately something I have to live with and will not give up the CPAP as I sleep so much better now. Just have to find out what works best for you. I have changed from the nasal pillows to a nasal mask and found better success with noise reduction. I have also deligated my machine to a shelf on the bottom of an open night stand and that helped as well. I was very interested to hear from Becky that there are cotton mask liners that may also help with the noise. My suggestion is to hang in there, give hubby lots of kisses and encouragement and hope things get better by trying some of the suggestions. If these guys (and gals) can't help you figure something out, no one can!</p>
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<p>Jan</p> birdshell, good story, you sh…tag:www.sleepguide.com,2012-05-11:2549090:Comment:2183272012-05-11T00:20:50.302ZTerry Vellahttps://www.sleepguide.com/profile/TerryVella
birdshell, good story, you should see if Resmed can make a one machine with dual hoses lol. Not sure if there would be a big market for it. I suppose it would work if you had different pressures.
birdshell, good story, you should see if Resmed can make a one machine with dual hoses lol. Not sure if there would be a big market for it. I suppose it would work if you had different pressures. tks so much. I often wonder h…tag:www.sleepguide.com,2012-05-10:2549090:Comment:2181242012-05-10T23:15:29.306Zmary folsehttps://www.sleepguide.com/profile/maryfolse
<p>tks so much. I often wonder how much I ENABLE the FEAR to propagate......And then I get so angry at myself and at Him.<br></br> <br></br> <cite>Jenny Nixe said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://www.sleepguide.com/forum/topics/kicked-out-of-the-room?commentId=2549090%3AComment%3A218018&xg_source=msg_com_forum#2549090Comment218018"><div><div class="xg_user_generated">Mary, as someone who also has panic disorder, I can sympathize with your husband's struggles. However, as with any mental or…</div>
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<p>tks so much. I often wonder how much I ENABLE the FEAR to propagate......And then I get so angry at myself and at Him.<br/> <br/> <cite>Jenny Nixe said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://www.sleepguide.com/forum/topics/kicked-out-of-the-room?commentId=2549090%3AComment%3A218018&xg_source=msg_com_forum#2549090Comment218018"><div><div class="xg_user_generated">Mary, as someone who also has panic disorder, I can sympathize with your husband's struggles. However, as with any mental or physical disorder, people with panic/anxiety must take responsibility for their own health. Forcing people around you to change their lives to accomodate your fear is not taking responsibility. Your husband could wear ear plugs. He could turn on a fan. Most CPAPs are not that loud. It sounds like you've worked hard to help him over the years, now it's his turn to help you. Fear can make people very selfish, but he's got to push past that.</div>
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I understand how you…tag:www.sleepguide.com,2012-05-10:2549090:Comment:2178162012-05-10T23:08:27.699ZOswald Abrahamhttps://www.sleepguide.com/profile/OswaldAbraham
<p>Hi Mary,</p>
<p>I understand how you feel, to cut a long story short, check out my website <a href="http://www.u-sleepwell.com">www.u-sleepwell.com</a></p>
<p>I have been using this sleep positioning system (side sleep)for about four years. It has reduced my snoring very substantially. My wife is happy about it, because she gets to sleep as well. I am also the inventor of this sleep positioning system(side sleep). It does take a week or so to adapt (true with any new habit). I think this…</p>
<p>Hi Mary,</p>
<p>I understand how you feel, to cut a long story short, check out my website <a href="http://www.u-sleepwell.com">www.u-sleepwell.com</a></p>
<p>I have been using this sleep positioning system (side sleep)for about four years. It has reduced my snoring very substantially. My wife is happy about it, because she gets to sleep as well. I am also the inventor of this sleep positioning system(side sleep). It does take a week or so to adapt (true with any new habit). I think this will solve most problems.</p>
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