Everyday Life
I've been using the CPAP machine for a week now and it's going well. Despite some initial teething problems, mostly to do with getting an adequate seal with the mask, I've been sleeping through the night and waking each morning feeling that I've had a good sleep. The frequency of trips to the bathroom have reduced from seven to two ... the trainer explained that even if you don't realise it, you are regularly waking when you have sleep apnoea, so your organs don't sleep either. The most notable is your bladder which continues to work, resulting in multiple bathroom visits. The reduction in the number of night visits to the bathroom since using the CPAP machine is a huge improvement in itself. After making the effort to start driving again, I'm now not allowed to drive! Sleep apnoea is a reportable condition so my driving licence is now suspended and I can't drive until my case is reviewed, which could take months. It's more than a bit frustrating t...
