how can i stay awake with sleep apnea?!

I also have the CPAP have had it now for about a year now. I never knew how sleep deprived I was. I have set it at 3.0 it helps from getting ear infection and clogged sinus. But each has his or her own setting that fits them. You might just need a few good nights of sleep also speak with the sleep people. I go in once a month and can change out certain portions of the gear. I clean it once a week. I have also found that i needed a nose pad so the bridge of my nose would not get so sore. I have taken the time every morning and make a daily log and print it out and take it in the clinic. It is sort of a diary of what is going on. They will ask just like going to the doctor and like most you have this blank that comes over you. If I have question or put them down I can turn that in and they can read over it and then ask or just keep it which they do and add it to my record.

Set some kind of a sleep pattern, you already have a set time of getting up but one has to get strict with oneself. Diet my help out some, working out during the day so you are ready for bed, shower and get all relaxed. But you over all best thing would speak with those at the sleep clinic get some up to date information from them.

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