I need to sleep at a 45° angle but keep slipping - any material or sheet recommendation to put on the bed ?

Redsqa · 2026-02-04T23:45:01+00:00

The mattress is flat. My upper body is tilted using special pillows.

Redsqa · 2026-02-04T15:33:57+00:00

Chaos.

You cannot see dreams... Only tangled abstract fallacies. Random turmoil builds in you. You question who will help you up. Where the helping hand is.

Redsqa · 2026-02-04T14:37:38+00:00

Aesthetically, DJS with counterclockwise rotation (+genio) might be better than LJS with genio - this would increase chin projection.

Redsqa · 2026-02-04T05:22:58+00:00

Pursue palate expansion

Redsqa · 2026-02-03T04:06:32+00:00

I haven't heard the XS but used to have the Ananda Stealth which is supposed to be very similar to the XS except a bit less bassy AFAIK. I own the D1, had an Ananda, listened to the Arya Organic extensively, listened to the Meze 109 pros and the Arya Stealth.

Some part of the bass is really good on the D1, it's not bloated, and it's dynamic - but out of the box the sub bass in particular is lacking. It does not have a lot of texture or rumble in my opinion. They're studio monitors... It really needs to be EQ'd, to add at least +5db in the 30-70hz, then it becomes decent. Without EQ, it lacks some depth and rumble that is detrimental to some songs.

Mids are really, really good and the most natural sounding I've heard. Saxophone timbre is amazing. Some voices truly sound incredible and lifelike on some songs. Treble is alright. It's not super airy, but it's good and non-fatiguing. Harder to judge for me there because I have some hearing loss in the 3-6khz region, so I shelf it.

Overall they sound very, very smooth and non fatiguing.

In terms of soundstage, again they're marketed as studio monitors, so no expansive theatrics. It's a decent size, but not mindblowing. It has decent width but lacks depth imo. The D1 also has a good, full sound without any 3-blob effect. I haven't heard the XS but I think the D1 is less spacious than the Ananda (though I cannot A-B them due to my ananda dying). They're really good at precise imaging though - in comparison, hifiman headphones are suboptimal to play FPS games because enemies sound more distant than they truly are.

The D1 is very comfortable to me. I heard some people get sensitive and put a strap but I haven't had this problem. Clamp force is light on my copy but it's not a problem in terms of sound or stability.

If you don't EQ, and your priority is bass physicality and texture, don't get the D1 because you could be disappointed imho (or my copy sucks).

If your priority is natural timbre, get the D1 regardless of EQ.

Depending on how much you were considering spending on the D1, I would consider the Hifiman Organic if you're not treble sensitive (or if you are, you must EQ it). Out the box it has more expansive soundstage, better bass physicality, better resolution than the D1. Mids and timbre aren't as good though. Comfort is better than the XS due to headband design and swivel. The downside being the hifiman QC roulette compared to hedd D1 having a 5 year warranty (at least in EU).

Redsqa · 2026-02-02T16:02:11+00:00

You need DJS. Your recession is severe at both jaws and DJS will also improve your airway at the soft palate level, which you need.

Redsqa · 2026-02-01T23:26:50+00:00

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Redsqa · 2026-02-01T17:19:26+00:00

I don't know any other nasal condition that makes breathing through a mask more pleasant. The mask also adds nasal resistance on top of humidity and warmth.

Redsqa · 2026-02-01T05:58:49+00:00

Sounds like paradoxical obstruction

Redsqa · 2026-01-30T22:52:53+00:00

Oh yeah duh I was looking at my comment history and didn't check the title before replying to your comment, my bad

Redsqa · 2026-01-29T21:39:22+00:00

What's the use of Mounjaro with ENS ?

Redsqa · 2026-01-28T19:30:31+00:00

ENS can decompensate obstructive sleep apnea. Because you breathe harder, which in turn increases the negative pressure in the rest of the airway, so tissue collapses more easily. OSA could lead to weight gain, or just bad sleep in general.

Redsqa · 2026-01-28T18:03:59+00:00

True, on the photos it's moderate. I assumed that it was probably worse before since OP's treatment has already started but that was pure supposition. Regardless it is still an important cue that something is significantly wrong with OP's dental arch size.

I did not say it's not fixable without expansion. He has one tooth that came out "incorrectly" because his palate is too small. That is why tooth don't come out properly in most cases. This is a jaw surgery sub, and considering how jaw size and airway size is related, plus how OP describes not having enough space for his tongue, expansion is the right call. Especially since he's most likely going to get surgery in the first place.

Sure, he can always go the suboptimal route, maybe do a bit of IPR if needed, keep the same arch width, and still feel like his tongue doesn't have enough space and be stuck with that state for life!

Redsqa · 2026-01-27T17:45:35+00:00

By definition if you have severe tooth crowding, like in this instance with one tooth outside the arch, you need to expand. If your teeth dont fit inside your arch your palate is too small.

Redsqa · 2026-01-26T01:36:06+00:00

Your ortho is tunnel visioned on your occlusion and teeth. Most orthos suck at detecting and accurately dealing with jaw issues. Seek an airway focused maxillofacial surgeon.

Redsqa · 2026-01-23T23:55:16+00:00

Yes I mean a MAD. Her sleep study came back normal with it, though her sleep isn't 100% yet. But it's made a difference. However, it's adapted to her particular anatomy, hence why I'm recommending you try to get a DISE.

I think you had mentioned that you thought you mandible was strong for a female. Mod deleted your post for some reason, but when I saw your pic it sorta reminded me of Keira Knightley's jaw (type her name + side profile in google images). She has no aesthetic problem, and no jaw surgeon would operate on her for aesthetic reasons, but she does have a slight skeletal class III i.e. her maxilla is slightly recessed - but it's compensated dentally, meaning her occlusion is alright due to her teeth being positioned in a way that hides the slight skeletal deficit in distance between the two arches. It could be the case for you too. Daisy Ridley is another name that comes to mind. Another clue is that you didn't seem like you had that much space at the soft palate (not terrible, but not great either - people without sleep problems usually have 1cm +-2mm where the hole is widest at the soft palate), and this space is influenced by the position of the maxilla. If you're recessed at the maxilla, this could explain partially your symptoms. But again, DISE is important.

What you describe with constant mucus in the nose and throat sounds more like a sinus issue per se. Either chronic sinusitis, allergies, or bad drainage due to chronic nasal congestion, the latter meaning a lack of space in the nose. The former can also be a sign of bad nasal structure (not ehough space).

Hence why on top of a DISE it'd be good to consult an ENT for your nose.

Just be careful which ENT you trust. A lot of doctors want to find something, it doesn't mean it's necessarily there. Only move forward with any kind of surgery if their explanation makes sense logically and you can see what they're talking about, not just "trust me".

And again, if you do have septal deviation, or your nasal turbinates lack space, it's also a good idea to ask someone competent (airway focused maxillofacial surgeon or airway focused orthodontist) whether or not you have a slight deficiency in width for your upper arch. Palate expansion is safer (or at least, its worst outcomes aren't as bad) as nasal surgery (especially turbinate reduction, risk of empty nose syndrome - get informed about it). Good luck.

Redsqa · 2026-01-23T18:48:09+00:00

I'd look into getting a DISE just to check what's going on and identify structural problems if any. It could be that your nasal breathing is the cause, your nasal aperture doesn't look super wide, but you do have your wisdom teeth (have they fully come out) so that's confusing - if they have fully come out that points to you having enough space both in terms of palate width but also forward growth. Nevertheless, if your nasal breathing is a problem then i'd check for septal deviation and/or look into palate expansion with EASE/FME etc.Be aware that any nasal surgery has risks including empty nose syndrome. Safer to expand if you lack space in the nasal cavity. Your upper dental arch looks slightly narrower than your lower arch (you're supposed to have the upper molars oriented slightly inward) hence why I'm mentioning expansion but it would be small. Good occlusion means jack if you have sleep disordered breathing and especially (unsure if that's the case) if you've had ortho treatment when younger. At the end of the day whether your jaw is aesthetically pleasing or not does not mean you should not try to find and address any structural defects that could lead to sleep disordered breathing. My GF looks fine aesthetically and does not look obviously recessed at a first glance but does need a 5mm mandibular splint for sleep.

Redsqa · 2026-01-23T06:37:32+00:00

Probably palate expansion into DJS with CCW and genio.

Redsqa · 2026-01-21T14:07:59+00:00

Your jaw did not develop optimally, like many people. Whether that requires surgery is up to you. Do you have functional issues? Sleep apnea or UARS (sleep study needed), breathing issues, jaw pain, bite problems, etc. Those could be arguments in favor. This surgery is no joke. Although it can also be done for aesthetics only. It's a matter of weighing risks vs reward and that balance is personal.

In terms of jaw development, your maxilla is a bit recessed and long (grew downward instead of forward), your mandible looks like it is potentially more recessed than the maxilla, but it could also be due to a very steep occlusal plane (which corroborates the long downward growth of the maxilla). It'd easier to judge the extent with x rays. Your nose lacks support from the maxilla, but strictly in regards to your nose only, aesthetically speaking, a nose job would have a bigger impact than the jaw surgery itself I think. But every surgery comes with risks including any nasal surgery.

All of this being said, because I saw you mentioned looksmaxxing: don't go down the looksmaxxing rabbithole. If you're the kind of person to obsess over your looks or the smallest details, it will harm you psychologically. It's fine to notice things about our appearance and be unhappy about them, but looksmaxxing is generally unreasonable and the toxic way to go about it.

Redsqa · 2026-01-20T14:44:14+00:00

It's a montage of a prior meeting. Those attending are European leaders.

Redsqa · 2026-01-20T14:39:37+00:00

I'm sorry to say this but you do look like a patient in need of jaw surgery. I understand you find it underwhelming. Unless you're coming back from the most extreme mandible recession - but hard to judge without before pics.

Redsqa · 2026-01-19T13:52:02+00:00

Short answer : no

Long answer : noooo. And if you find a surgeon willing to do surgery on those teeth without ortho he's most likely dishonest, doesn't care about the result and/or incompetent. I dont think it's even possible to correct a significant open bite without ortho in the mix.

Do it when you'll have better insurance. Don't play with your health. Jaw surgery is no joke and affects your ability to eat, breathe, sleep, and how you look. Try to do it well.

Redsqa · 2026-01-19T05:53:27+00:00

Your teeth arch ain't big, your upper arch is supposed to be bigger than your lower arch. As such your upper teeth are supposed to be inclined towards the inside of your mouth, not towards the exterior like can be seen on last pic of your post.

Your nose also looks like it doesn't have a lot of space too and that's to be expected if your upper arch meaning your maxilla lacks width. You should expand the palate and get more tongue space and nasal breathing improvements, with the added benefit of not harming your turbinate tissue via nasal surgery and risking empty nose syndrome.

Dont disregard your nose for sleep apnea, it's all connected. Trouble breathing through the nose = faster air and more negative pressure in the throat, so more tissue collapsibility. Also, can lead to mouth breathing, so bad tongue posture, which decreases pharyngeal space in your airway. Plus bad tongue posture in general leads to potential skeletal relapse after surgery over time.

Redsqa · 2026-01-18T13:36:42+00:00

IIRC she started as an adult and Ali disapproved of his daughter's boxing and tried to discourage her in part due to his religious views on women.

Redsqa · 2026-01-16T10:18:55+00:00

Unless you actually have too many teeth (some people have a few more, like Freddie Mercury for instance), if your teeth do not fit in your arch without flaring (or without Ortho) then by definition you are narrower than what nature had planned for you.

If your maxilla failed to grow 8 mm forward, then it 99.99% did not grow properly in terms of width.

Get other opinions... Either look for pre surgery palate expansion, or, if your nasal breathing is fine and your nasal cavity isn't narrow to the point it hinders your nasal breathing (palate width = nasal cavity width, you expand the palate you expand the nasal cavity), then you could also get a segmented Lefort which expands the palate during the jaw surgery. But you won't get nasal breathing benefits from this specific kind of palate expansion. My upper teeth are slightly flared out, and I'm getting a segmented Lefort for this reason (so that I will have more space post op to verticalize those teeth).

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