'Sorry, I Can’t Stay Over' Versus Showing Friends My CPAP for the First TimeBefore I had my continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) machine, I would avoid staying over at anyone’s house because of how loud...reactions2comments
Double Whammy: Sleep Apnea and InsomniaHaving some difficulty falling asleep is pretty common and may fluctuate throughout your lifetime. This can be especially true during times of...reactionscomments
Sleep Apnea and College: Being Diagnosed at 20 Years OldI had my suspicions that I had obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) for a while, but I kept putting the thoughts out of...reactions2comments
5 Things I Would Tell Myself Post-DiagnosisWhen I was diagnosed with obstructive sleep apnea at 21 years old, I wish I had this community to support and remind...reactions2comments
Packing Tips for Traveling With CPAPDoes anyone else dread having to pack for an upcoming trip? I create a tornado effect in my room and closet whenever...reactions4comments
Dating With Your CPAPI was in my early 20s when I was diagnosed with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and prescribed a continuous positive airway pressure...reactions2comments
Impact of Obstructive Sleep Apnea on Balance, Gait, and FallsObstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a sleep disorder where the throat muscles relax too much. This causes the airway to narrow and...reactions1comment
My Story With Sleep Apnea and Alcohol AbuseI will admit, it’s difficult even on the best of days to live with sleep apnea. Some days, I feel really tired...reactionscomments
Items That Make My Life With Sleep Apnea Easier!Since I started using my continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) machine in 2020, I have slowly found additional products that make the...reactions12comments
Why Sleep Apnea Makes Me Feel Like a Hostage in My Own BodyI know, what a title eh, but it’s true. There are times when my obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) makes me feel like...reactions1comment
How to Prevent a CPAP Mask EmergencyI've had many issues with using continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) therapy over the years, but being woken up in the middle...reactions1comment
Sinus Infection and CPAPUsually when I have a cold, I make it a point to use my continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) machine because generally...reactions1comment
Can Children Have Sleep Apnea?One of the biggest misconceptions is that sleep apnea is only for overweight adult males. The fact is that sleep apnea can...reactionscomments
Why I Regularly Talk to My Doctor About My Sleep ApneaHow often does sleep apnea come up in discussions with your doctor? Do you feel it's important to talk about it with...reactionscomments
Lifestyle Changes to Help You Manage Daytime FatigueGetting treated for sleep apnea with continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) therapy is not the end-all for your daytime fatigue. If you're...reactionscomments
5 Hard Things About Living With Sleep ApneaHaving sleep apnea has changed many things in my life, mostly positive, but there have been some struggles. Simple things such as...reactions1comment
How I Felt Before CPAP TherapyThe best way I can describe how I felt before starting continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) therapy is feeling hungover without drinking...reactions2comments
Debunking Misconceptions About Sleep ApneaI wish I had a dollar for every healthcare professional who has looked at me and said, "You don’t look like you...reactions5comments
Most Common Mistakes When Starting CPAP TherapyIt’s going to be easy! I wish I had realized in the beginning that it was going to take time to adjust...reactions2comments
Troubleshooting Your CPAP Mask IssuesBecoming a continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) user means you will at some point have a mask issue. I’ll take you through...reactions4comments
