I received my machine on Sunday knowing that either I am going to embrace cpap therapy or I am going to hate the whole thing. After trying on a couple masks I decided that ultimately a full face mask might be best for me since I breath through my mouth and nose when I sleep. Fast forward to Sunday night.
I put the mask on and take an Ambien. I had to repeat the ramp setting three or four times before I finally fell asleep. The worst past of the mask is the hard plastic that touches your forehead. I have to keep the mask tight so it doesn't leak thus making the mask uncomfortable to wear. I feel like someone is smothering me and it makes my just want to rip the whole thing off. I really don't like to be touched especially when I am sleeping. Good thing my husband works nights and usually I have the bed to myself.
I tried again last night and after wrestling with the thing for two hours just took it off. I need to find away to make the forehead part more comfortable or I am going to need a different mask. I am going to try and put foam between the plastic and my head. I will let you know how it goes tomorrow.
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