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With Ambien and the CPAP machine I can usually get 3 1/2 to 4 hours of sleep without waking. I have been trying to keep the CPAP on longer each night. Recently, I have put it back on after using the bathroom for about 2 more hours. Not looking at the clock is actually helping, but because I am taking medication, I need to keep track of when I last took it. I am currently focusing on the siatic pain issue as it is probably contributing to me waking frequently. I also walk a lot during the day and have started a yoga/stretching class. I have pretty good sleep hygiene; keeping regular bedtime and waking.
thanks for sharing, it is helpful to hear other's experienes.
Actually, your advice yesterday not to look at the clock may help. I tried it last night and actually, for the 1st time, I have no idea how many times I woke up. I usually fall back to sleep fairly within 15 minutes, but after my first wake up, I take off the CPAP machine, because I become aware of how uncomfortable it is. Without it on, I wake up frequently (after every dream) and never go into a deep, restful dream. I do keep a consistent sleep schedule 9:30-5:30, even on weekends. I don't nap. I have to sleep on my side due to the apnea, and I often experience siatic pain. Advil PM helps with the pain and falling back to sleep. I don't usually get up and do things in the middle of the night. On really bad nights, I'll read for a while until I get sleepy again. I work full time, and yawning all day is embarrassing.
thanks, I am actually feeling more hopeful today.
