This morning I woke up around 7 a.m. and immediately ripped the mask off my face. I can see why people become non-compliant with CPAP. That mask is NOT comfortable. I know there are other types of masks out there - and Kaiser lets you try a few different ones, apparently -- but I can't see how ANY plastic thing stuck to one's face could be comfortable. I read about a new mask that uses nose plugs. I have a feeling Kaiser won't offer anything but Standard Issue.
It being Sunday, there was no need to get up, so I lay in bed and dozed mask-less. When we got up around 10, my husband mentioned that he heard me snoring. I said that was because I went back to sleep without the mask.
I feel pretty good overall; a little tired probably because we didn't get to bed until 1:30 ish and I took the mask off at 7. I guess I should have replaced the mask before going back to sleep. I just wanted it off so much. The bridge of my nose is sore to the touch. I will try loosening it tonight although I'm afraid to make it too loose and thus have air escape.
Yesterday I disassembled the mask and washed it with Joy dish washing liquid, which I had read on a CPAP help site was good for not leaving residue.
Tonight I'm going to bed earlier. Let's see what 8 hours sleep with the mask on feels like the next day.
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