18 Journal Prompts for Bedtime...In my previous article, "Can Journaling Help Improve Sleep?" I talked about the benefits of journaling before bed to help make falling asleep easier. But if you're new to this...reactionscomments
Giving Thanks...The older I get, the faster time seems to move. I joke about how fast the summer goes every year. Memorial Day to Labor Day feels like an extended weekend. When...reactionscomments
Sleep Apnea and Autoimmune Diseases: Is There a Link?...Autoimmune diseases are conditions where the body’s immune system mistakes healthy tissue for invaders like viruses or germs. Sleep apnea is not an autoimmune disease. However, some studies have shown...reactionscomments
Silicone or Memory Foam Cushion? It Depends...One of the things you have to do as a CPAP user who needs a full-face mask is figure out the right cushion for you. The cushion is the piece...reactions1comment
More Concerning News for Users of Philips PAP Devices...People with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) who use CPAP or bilevel PAP machines made by Philips have faced a Class I recall of their devices since June 2021. Many are...reactionscomments
Accepting Our Diagnosis...Accepting any type of diagnosis can be a difficult task. Everyone wishes to go through life without any major medical diagnoses. Unfortunately for the majority of us, that is just...reactions6comments
Coping without a machine...Hi everyone, I'm new here. I was recently diagnosed with Sleep Apnea, averaging around 27 breathing disturbances an hour. For the longest time I thought I had chronic insomnia but...reactions6repliesCopingTips & AdviceTreatment
The Stigma of Sleep Apnea...While most people don't even think about stigma being associated with sleep apnea, there is. Kind of like a scratch – everybody knows somebody who has one, but nobody really...reactions1comment
Changing masks?...G'day, I've been using a CPAP for the last 10 years, same machine, same mask. If you change the type of mask used, say going from a nasal mask to...reactions1replyCPAP
Finding the Right Temperature for a Good Night’s Sleep...I always wonder, does anyone really like waking up in the middle of the night sweating? I know I don’t. I have spinal muscular atrophy (SMA), a form of muscular dystrophy...reactions2comments
Stopping and Starting: A Never-Ending Cycle With CPAP...Using the CPAP is hard, and for me, it's always been a start-and-stop process throughout the years. When talking to my sleep specialist, she told me that in her experience...reactions3comments
What You Need to Know About Drowsy Driving and Sleep Apnea...Drowsy driving is the act of driving while feeling sleepy. It leads to decreased attention and decreased reaction times. It can even cause you to fall asleep behind the wheel...reactions1comment
Let’s Talk Masks ...If you've seen any of my previous articles you know I recently went back to my sleep doctor for the first time in over 15 years. During my follow-up appointment...reactions8comments
Do I have sleep apnea?...I've been having chronic insomnia for 6 years. I live in Bosnia (f..d up country,where doctors are too lazy and in whole country we don't have sleep specialist). Because of...reactions12repliesSnoringCPAPSleep Study
Can Journaling Help Improve Sleep?...I've had an on-again, off-again relationship with journaling all my life. It all started in elementary school when my mom bought me a diary with a lock and key. Oh...reactions2comments
And My Sleep Study Results Are In...Last year, due to an issue with my breathing not always being autonomic, I was sent for a sleep study to see if that would shed light on the situation...reactions6comments
Have Rheumatoid Arthritis and Snore? You Might Have Sleep Apnea...A 2021 review looked at 8 studies examining the medical records of over 37,000 patients. The review confirmed what doctors have suspected for a while now: as many as a...reactions2comments
The Difference Between Sleep and Restful Sleep...There is a difference between sleep and restful sleep. To me, sleep means I laid down for a little while (or for what seems for a little while; it could...reactions5comments
CPAP Mask and Equipment Cleaners: What Is Best?...In my opinion, the absolute best cleaner for your mask and tubing is plain, mild soap and water. When it comes to cleaning your water chamber for the humidifier, same...reactions2comments
My partner's sleep apnea is ruining our lives...My partner has SA. He works incredibly long hours and is not at home that much but when he is, he is always asleep. Always. Sometimes he sleeps in until...reactions3repliesBed Partner