Hi Robert--Welcome to SleepGuide. I just want you to know you're not alone feeling the way you do about your CPAP equipment. A lot of people on here can relate. When were you diagnosed? and how long have you been on CPAP??

Honestly, I kind of got a kick out of your profile "picture"---reason being, it reminds me of the way I felt 6 months ago. I was diagnosed in June '09--I was so sick I couldn't see straight. Started CPAP in July and it was really hard at first. It took me a long time to accept MY equipment. But I gotta tell you, now I'm feeling so much better that I'm a believer.

I just don't want you to get discouraged and quit before you've had a chance to feel the relief that's coming down the pike. It may take awhile, depending on how much of a sleep deficit you have. But this is a GREAT place for you to be for information and support. When I was dealing with this early on, my thought process was all screwed up. I wasn't making good decisions about a lot of things 'cause I just couldn't think straight. Nor could I remember anything. I don't know if that's part of what you're dealing with, but if so try to trust that that will clear up a lot with treatment. I'm still loopy sometimes, but NOTHING like I was then. I can function now.

So keep the faith. I'm gonna send you a friend request. I wish I'd put this directly on the Forum, but I just wanted to reach out to you to say, I understand your discourement. A LOT of people on here understand, so I hope you'll post your concerns on the Forum. Or better yet, start a new Discussion headlined "I need help"--you'll get a lot of fast replies--people honestly want to help and that's the hot place for interaction.

Take care, and I hope you'll accept my friend request!

Susan McCord :-)

Welcome to the forum!!

We are glad you joined. Here you will find information about sleep apnea, treatment options, and other sleep related disorders.

If you are fairly new to the world of sleep apnea, please check out the FAQ tab and under the Groups tab, the new users group and the collective wisdom section. You may find those of particular importance in learning the language often used on the forum, solutions to common issues patients may have, and other information you may find useful.

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Again, Welcome to the forum!!

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