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I was diagnosed with sleep apnea, arousing 30 times an hour and not getting any REM sleep. Unfortunately the CPAP machine was worse than the disease itself, for me. I have always been a light sleeper even when I was younger and slept no problem so I think it’s just part of that. I am also a slim guy, which is rare for people with sleep apnea, which means that relatively sharp angles on my face made it hard for me to maintain a proper seal with the mask. So I often moved just a little and woke to the sound of escaping air. Finally I fell asleep one night and then my mouth got blown open by the CPAP. So then I got a chin strap … but even that didn’t help.
Welcome to the forum! The focus of this website is chronic insomnia rather than sleep apnea so I can’t offer you too much guidance on this. Have you discussed your difficulties with your sleep doctor or CPAP provider? It might be worth trialing a few different masks so you might find one that feels more comfortable. There are lots of different options and it can be well worth the effort to find something that works for you.
I’d also recommend this resource from the American Sleep Apnea Association.
I hope this helps.
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