Sally Farrier

It doesn't happen very often anymore. Because I've used my continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) machine long enough now, it's second nature to put on my headgear before I go...

From the beginning of our marriage, my husband and I both agreed that we were both adults. We don't tell each other what to do and when to do it...

Having sleep apnea and using a continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) machine with a mask is hard enough for the average person to get used to. Having other issues in...

I have had mild obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and used a continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) machine for a few years now. Never once have I had the issues I'm having...

When you have sleep apnea and use a continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) machine, the moisture content is very important. Managing distilled water and humidity with a CPAP is a...

My husband and I both now use continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) machines. It’s... kind of an interesting time at our house at night. While I'm a seasoned veteran of...

My husband and I recently adopted 2 older cats. We also have 3 dogs. One of the dogs we've had longer than we've ever had a continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP)...

I've been able to use my continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) machine for about 2 weeks now. It's been great. After going for most of 2022 without using it, I feel...

My new continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) machine finally arrived. This is a replacement for my old one that was on the recall list. It was a long wait and...

Since the first part of 2022, I've been trying to sleep without my continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) machine for sleep apnea. Mind you, not because I wanted to. Not even...

I was diagnosed with sleep apnea 7 years ago. How do I remember it was 7 years ago? It was the first time I slept away from our new house, which...

For months, I have been going without my CPAP machine because of a gaseous odor it was giving off. At last, my CPAP supplies provider finally had a loaner machine. They...

Earlier, I was still recovering from having hernia surgery. But it has now been a full month. Or so I thought!!  Worse than ever, I just wanted to sleep. Faithfully, I was...

I've been using my CPAP (continuous positive airway pressure) machine for 7 years now. Well, 6 years; I haven't been able to use my machine this entire year. Hopefully, that...

What is the "Big Bad Word" that comes with sleep apnea? OK… did I catch your attention? You’re probably wondering what I mean by the big bad word! (Drumroll, please!!) That...

My husband got diagnosed with obstructive sleep apnea. He got his CPAP machine the other day. That evening, he “practiced” wearing it while he watched TV. Now, while I go...

Now I've changed provider for my CPAP (continuous positive airway pressure) machine 3 different times and want to share about my CPAP provider first impressions. The first one; well, it...

I realize this is not a community-specific for insomnia. But I'm quite sure I'm not alone with having both conditions of sleep apnea with insomnia. Let me tell you this...

This used to be 1 of the hardest things for me to decide. A few years back I had business trips that I had to take.  Two of us from...

I was sitting here today trying to remember life before sleep apnea. For me personally, after getting diagnosed not a lot has changed. The reason why is I'm pretty sure I've...