Always TiredAfter being diagnosed with Lupus, I was sent for a sleep study because of my snoring and always being tired. When I started using the mask, my boyfriend kept waking... By B WrightJuly 26, 2021Bookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
Waiting for Sleep StudyI have had daytime sleepiness for at least 6 months and it seemed to come on quickly. The other day, after 8 hours of sleep, I slept a total of... By Greenhouse GuruApril 26, 2021Bookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments
My Sleep Apnea AnxietyIn my extended family on my Mum's side of the family, there has been a lot of our family undiagnosed with sleep apnea. I was one of them until just... By elizabeth8444April 20, 2021Bookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments6 comments
Years I’ve SnoredFor many years I’ve snored. From the time as a child, I’d go to sleepovers and would always be the first one out cold snoring my head off. As I’ve... By cat2020April 6, 2021Bookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Years of SnoringFor many years I have listened to my dad, the buzz saw! My brother flapping his lips and me grinding wood. This was every night back in the 1970s! One... By lianeMarch 22, 2021Bookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
A Long RoadMy story began over 20 yrs ago when I was diagnosed with sleep apnea and was told I had to wear a "space mask". The therapist that did the test... By shesheNovember 17, 2020Bookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
My Sleep Apnea StoryFirst off, finding out that I had sleep apnea was a really LIFE-CHANGING wake-up call. After my cardiac doctor told me I was suffering from cardiac AFib, she suggested I... By skeetfreakNovember 13, 2020Bookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
A Long time With No SleepI am a retired nurse and thought I may have sleep apnea but didn't take time to check. About a year ago, I did the test and I have it... By brendaNovember 11, 2020Bookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
The Dreaming of Beauty SleepI didn’t even know what sleep apnea was let alone suspect that I might have it. It’s true I was always exhausted upon waking and had a hard time believing... By kristierNovember 10, 2020Bookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Decades Without SleepI have snored for the last twenty-five years. I have been chronically fatigued and my nerves have been frayed. I tried CPAP many years ago and the machines did not... By rjc1956November 6, 2020Bookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
REM Sleep DisorderI had a sleep study after hitting walls and kicking and screaming. I have a REM sleep disorder and am trying a CPAP for mild apnea but enough that I... By firemanNovember 6, 2020Bookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
My Sleep Apnea StoryI had been seeing a cardiopulmonary doctor for about 15 years. He retired and I had to find another one. When I first saw the new doctor he sent me... By paddlebearerNovember 6, 2020Bookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Always TiredI was diagnosed with OSA about 10 to 15 years ago. I had struggled for many years prior. My C-PAP was difficult to adjust to at first, but has made... By dkcarnesNovember 4, 2020Bookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
Trial and Error With CPAP MasksI have been diagnosed with sleep apnea for more than 20 years. At that time I’ve had many different masks. The first machine and equipment were given to me by... By pattiOctober 6, 2020Bookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments7 comments
Surprise!Well, a few years ago, I went in for back surgery. The tech could not get the tube down my throat. When he did, I was told I'd stopped breathing... By danitaaAugust 17, 2020Bookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Welcome to SleepApnea.Sleep-Disorders.net StoriesAt SleepApnea.Sleep-Disorders.net, we believe that we are stronger together than we are alone. Living with sleep apnea can be a challenge, but the more we share and support one another... By Editorial TeamMay 18, 2020Bookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
