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Rock Hinkle, somewhere here in the forum I posted some "beginner questions" I hope to have handed out to members of our local support group that I thought might give both members and hosts some direction for future meetings. Maybe that will help you w/a local AWAKE group presentation. Our support group has to start out at the most basic of basic level. The ignorance of the majority of members is appalling and frustrating even to me!!!
Those of us who are using xPAPs should attend these meetings, print out the list of questions I posted (I'll repost them in this thread in a bit) and WRITE in your answers and hand it to the support group leaders to let them see where YOU are at and to inspire them to present their own list of questions to find out the level of xPAP knowledge their using members are at.
Which do you think would be the best place to post it, Mike?
For me, CPAP therapy is like sharing the Gospel with people. I mostly share how wonderful my life is today compared to a time when nagging headaches, constant fatigue, and poor circulation was a part of my everyday life. People are more likely to attribute their health problems to other common known diseases like diabetes or circulatory problems. They are oblivious to the sleep apnea probably because they are unaware, or can't see how therapy will help.
My sleep study report has shown that I stopped breathing several times for almost TWO MINUTES! Now that's a whole lot of oxygen not making it to the brain, much less to the rest of your cells in your body. Stress and inflammation ensues, and the diabetes and heart condition worsens. People who even have a hint of sleeping problems, or are told they stop breathing or have erratic snoring, owe it to themselves to check in to a sleep study NOW!
After only a month, my blood glucose levels have become more stable, and I have way more energy now! Oh, and those headaches... gone now too! As educated patients, it is our responsibility to INSIST others check into this therapy if they show the right symptoms. I often carry a few brochures that I hand out as I share my story with them. I also post my experiences in blogs and other web communities whenever health and sleep disorders become a topic. It's really up to us...our experiences, our testimonies to enlighten the masses. It's up to us to convince them that snorkels can be "cool", and make good bedmates too! :-) God bless.
I thought I was the only one that called them "snorkels" but don't breathe through da mouth! David Lauro said:For me, CPAP therapy is like sharing the Gospel with people. I mostly share how wonderful my life is today compared to a time when nagging headaches, constant fatigue, and poor circulation was a part of my everyday life. People are more likely to attribute their health problems to other common known diseases like diabetes or circulatory problems. They are oblivious to the sleep apnea probably because they are unaware, or can't see how therapy will help.
My sleep study report has shown that I stopped breathing several times for almost TWO MINUTES! Now that's a whole lot of oxygen not making it to the brain, much less to the rest of your cells in your body. Stress and inflammation ensues, and the diabetes and heart condition worsens. People who even have a hint of sleeping problems, or are told they stop breathing or have erratic snoring, owe it to themselves to check in to a sleep study NOW!
After only a month, my blood glucose levels have become more stable, and I have way more energy now! Oh, and those headaches... gone now too! As educated patients, it is our responsibility to INSIST others check into this therapy if they show the right symptoms. I often carry a few brochures that I hand out as I share my story with them. I also post my experiences in blogs and other web communities whenever health and sleep disorders become a topic. It's really up to us...our experiences, our testimonies to enlighten the masses. It's up to us to convince them that snorkels can be "cool", and make good bedmates too! :-) God bless.
Margo and David , you're both from Hawaii. Have a local awake group there ?
Margo Lozoya said:I thought I was the only one that called them "snorkels" but don't breathe through da mouth! David Lauro said:For me, CPAP therapy is like sharing the Gospel with people. I mostly share how wonderful my life is today compared to a time when nagging headaches, constant fatigue, and poor circulation was a part of my everyday life. People are more likely to attribute their health problems to other common known diseases like diabetes or circulatory problems. They are oblivious to the sleep apnea probably because they are unaware, or can't see how therapy will help.
My sleep study report has shown that I stopped breathing several times for almost TWO MINUTES! Now that's a whole lot of oxygen not making it to the brain, much less to the rest of your cells in your body. Stress and inflammation ensues, and the diabetes and heart condition worsens. People who even have a hint of sleeping problems, or are told they stop breathing or have erratic snoring, owe it to themselves to check in to a sleep study NOW!
After only a month, my blood glucose levels have become more stable, and I have way more energy now! Oh, and those headaches... gone now too! As educated patients, it is our responsibility to INSIST others check into this therapy if they show the right symptoms. I often carry a few brochures that I hand out as I share my story with them. I also post my experiences in blogs and other web communities whenever health and sleep disorders become a topic. It's really up to us...our experiences, our testimonies to enlighten the masses. It's up to us to convince them that snorkels can be "cool", and make good bedmates too! :-) God bless.
Interestingly I met Margo through Twitter and directed her to your site. A group would be an interesting idea if we can roundup enough people. Mike said:Margo and David , you're both from Hawaii. Have a local awake group there ?
Margo Lozoya said:I thought I was the only one that called them "snorkels" but don't breathe through da mouth! David Lauro said:For me, CPAP therapy is like sharing the Gospel with people. I mostly share how wonderful my life is today compared to a time when nagging headaches, constant fatigue, and poor circulation was a part of my everyday life. People are more likely to attribute their health problems to other common known diseases like diabetes or circulatory problems. They are oblivious to the sleep apnea probably because they are unaware, or can't see how therapy will help.
My sleep study report has shown that I stopped breathing several times for almost TWO MINUTES! Now that's a whole lot of oxygen not making it to the brain, much less to the rest of your cells in your body. Stress and inflammation ensues, and the diabetes and heart condition worsens. People who even have a hint of sleeping problems, or are told they stop breathing or have erratic snoring, owe it to themselves to check in to a sleep study NOW!
After only a month, my blood glucose levels have become more stable, and I have way more energy now! Oh, and those headaches... gone now too! As educated patients, it is our responsibility to INSIST others check into this therapy if they show the right symptoms. I often carry a few brochures that I hand out as I share my story with them. I also post my experiences in blogs and other web communities whenever health and sleep disorders become a topic. It's really up to us...our experiences, our testimonies to enlighten the masses. It's up to us to convince them that snorkels can be "cool", and make good bedmates too! :-) God bless.
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