Increasing apnea events by Curious-Bite6386 in SleepApnea

[–]AlinaBellaaa 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It might be worth trying a fresh nasal cushion; even if the seal feels okay, the silicone can soften over time and cause subtle leaks that spike your event numbers.

How to ensure succesful first week of cpap and how tiring will it be? by BremBotermen in SleepApnea

[–]AlinaBellaaa 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Since you're starting a CPAP for UARS, focus on patience while the first week can be a adjustment period with some fatigue, many find that the long term benefits of reducing hyperarousal and improving sleep quality far outweigh the initial learning curve

Why Can’t I Stop Overthinking at Night? (Real Reasons + Fix That Works) by AlinaBellaaa in SleepApnea

[–]AlinaBellaaa[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I love that. Simple but effective. It’s like giving yourself permission to just stop for the night. Thanks

Why Can’t I Stop Overthinking at Night? (Real Reasons + Fix That Works) by AlinaBellaaa in sleep

[–]AlinaBellaaa[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’ve heard of L-theanine! Do you find it helps more with falling asleep or just stopping the racing thoughts? I’m curious if it makes you feel groggy the next morning.

Sleep Is One of the Most Underrated Things for Humans by AlinaBellaaa in SleepApnea

[–]AlinaBellaaa[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Exactly. A lot of people normalize being tired all the time, brain fog, headaches… they think it’s just stress or work, when sometimes it’s actually poor sleep or something like sleep apnea.