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Can't Get to Sleep
So I'm new to this forum and newly diagnosed with sleep apnea, So i'm use to the air I have no problem with that, and I have no leaks while laying down, my machine allows me to go from very low 4 for 45 min to pressure to 13 when I finally fall asleep if i fall asleep. So I either fall asleep but don't feel like it because I hear everything! or I just dont fall asleep! Is there anything I can do to fall asleep, I really dont want to use a sleep aid but if I have to I will I just don't want to go there. Any tricks to falling asleep?
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Permalink Reply by Mike on
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it's normal for there to be a break in and adjustment period when you're new to using the CPAP machine, and for it to keep you up at nights at first. not everybody gets this, but a lot do. this too shall pass.
the experts say that once you're having trouble falling asleep, the last thing you want to do is sit there in bed and stew over not being able to go to sleep. rather, they say to get up out of bed, do something else, and then come back to bed and try again when you're ready.
personally, i'd discuss this with the doctor that prescribed the machine and get him or her to prescribe a mild sleep aid just to get you over the adjustment period. i think a study just came out about the benefits of Lunesta at the beginning of CPAP therapy. but i understand that not everyone wants to go that route.
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Permalink Reply by RockRpsgt on
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Yes, do not lay in bed as this could keep you awake longer. Also try to make your bedroom as relaxing as possible. Get rid of the tv if you have one. The bedroom should be for sleep and sex alone.
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Permalink Reply by Dan Lyons on
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I'm not a fan of the ramp setting. To me, it defeats the purpose of my unit. Having it at the prescribed pressure allows me to get the mask properly seated when I put it on each evening. You never know if it is with the ramped feature until the unit reaches the proper level. To each their own.
I am fortunate in the fact I can fall asleep in 5 - 10 minutes each and every night. To me the airflow is like white noise and relaxing. I do use the sleep function on the radio and tune in something soothing also. For me it is jazz or classical music.
Watch the foods and drinks before bed. Many contain stimulants which result in your keyed up state.
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I tell my pts to consentrate on listening to the noise of the machine
Dan Lyons said:I'm not a fan of the ramp setting. To me, it defeats the purpose of my unit. Having it at the prescribed pressure allows me to get the mask properly seated when I put it on each evening. You never know if it is with the ramped feature until the unit reaches the proper level. To each their own.
I am fortunate in the fact I can fall asleep in 5 - 10 minutes each and every night. To me the airflow is like white noise and relaxing. I do use the sleep function on the radio and tune in something soothing also. For me it is jazz or classical music.
Watch the foods and drinks before bed. Many contain stimulants which result in your keyed up state.
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Permalink Reply by Adriann on
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So I have no TV and its completely dark, when going to bed I'm super tired especially after a day w/ my 1 1/2 yr old and running around with her, its just getting to sleep after I'm all ready. I'm going to try the Lunesta like someone advised me to below. I have contacted my dr and hopefully this will help me with the transition period.
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Permalink Reply by Sharon Cheadle on
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Someone I care about is newly diagnosed with with sleep apnea. He is using the CPAP for two months now and at the beginning it was very difficult for him to fall asleep. Now it is getting better but it is still very hard for him. He decided to make his bedroom as relaxing as possible and it helped a little bit.
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