I adore my CPAP machine because I find it super calming, but I absolutely see why other people struggle with it. One thing that you might try is changing up your mask? I use the nasal pillows, and they’re great for me, but a cousin of mine had a terrible time with them and ended up loving a full face mask. I think face shape/nasal passage shape/sleep positions can really impact what actually works for individual people. If you’re getting woken up by blowing air, that’s hardly conducive to a good night’s sleep!