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Ibprettyle
Posts: 1 Threads: 1 Joined: Jan 2017
Machine: Resumed air series 10
01-16-2017, 02:28 PM
Forgetting to put on my mask.
I keep forgetting to put my mask on before drifting off to sleep. I have no problem sleeping with the mask on ...when I do put it on. I have to get a better night time routine together to remember to put the mask on. I often wake up the next morning and I am so upset with myself for not using the machine. Any suggestions?
Sleeprider
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Posts: 27,741 Threads: 85 Joined: Dec 2014
Machine: Resmed Aircurve 10 VAuto
01-16-2017, 02:31 PM
RE: Forgetting to put on my mask.
Hang it from the headboard so it lays on your pillow. Put it on before you fall asleep rather than wait to drift off.
Sleeprider
Apnea Board Moderator www.ApneaBoard.com ____________________________________________ Download OSCAR Software Soft Cervical Collar Optimizing Therapy Organize your OSCAR Charts Attaching Files Mask Primer How To Deal With Equipment Supplier INFORMATION ON APNEA BOARD FORUMS OR ON APNEABOARD.COM SHOULD NOT BE CONSIDERED AS MEDICAL ADVICE. ALWAYS SEEK THE ADVICE OF A PHYSICIAN BEFORE SEEKING TREATMENT FOR MEDICAL CONDITIONS, INCLUDING SLEEP APNEA. INFORMATION POSTED ON THE APNEA BOARD WEB SITE AND FORUMS ARE PERSONAL OPINION ONLY AND NOT NECESSARILY A STATEMENT OF FACT.
trish6hundred
Posts: 8,263 Threads: 6 Joined: May 2012
Machine: Resmed AirSense 10 AutoSet For Her
01-16-2017, 04:47 PM
RE: Forgetting to put on my mask.
Hi Ibprettyle,
WELCOME! to the forum.! Good luck to you with your CPAP therapy and getting used to it, hang in there for more responses to your post.
trish6hundred
OpalRose
Posts: 12,688 Threads: 67 Joined: Nov 2014
Machine: ResMed AirCurve 10 VAuto
01-16-2017, 04:51 PM
RE: Forgetting to put on my mask.
Try to get into the habit of masking up before getting into bed. Even if you are just watching TV or reading, have the mask on. Don't wait until you are tired.
OpalRose
Apnea Board Administrator www.apneaboard.com _______________________ OSCAR Chart Organization How to Attach Images and Files. OSCAR - The Guide Soft Cervical Collar Optimizing therapy OSCAR supported machines Mask Primer INFORMATION ON APNEA BOARD FORUMS OR ON APNEABOARD.COM SHOULD NOT BE CONSIDERED AS MEDICAL ADVICE. ALWAYS SEEK THE ADVICE OF A PHYSICIAN BEFORE SEEKING TREATMENT FOR MEDICAL CONDITIONS, INCLUDING SLEEP APNEA. INFORMATION POSTED ON THE APNEA BOARD WEB SITE AND FORUMS ARE PERSONAL OPINION ONLY AND NOT NECESSARILY A STATEMENT OF FACT.
chill
Posts: 1,479 Threads: 16 Joined: Mar 2016
Machine: DreamStation X500
01-16-2017, 05:34 PM
RE: Forgetting to put on my mask.
I put on my mask, turn off the light, connect the hose, start the machine, and then lie down in bed. Foolproof.
Ockrocket
Posts: 703 Threads: 26 Joined: Jul 2016
Machine: Philips Dreamstation.. Auto CPAP (500X150)
01-16-2017, 07:38 PM
RE: Forgetting to put on my mask.
Mine hangs on the bedhead, I take it off in the morning still connected to the hose.
At night I sit on the edge of the bed, disconnect the hose from the mask, put on the mask (it is easier to breathe through it without the hose connected prior to starting the machine), reach down and start the machine which sits on the floor by the bed, then connect the hose once the air starts to blow through. Then I do any final mask positioning if I need to, turn off my bedlamp and lie down ready to go to sleep.
Beej
Posts: 798 Threads: 24 Joined: Oct 2016
Machine: ResMed AirSense 10 Autoset for Her
01-16-2017, 08:52 PM
RE: Forgetting to put on my mask.
If you have an auto on setting, you can put on the mask, plug in the hose, breathe a couple times and it'll start right up.
Note: I'm an epidemiologist, not a medical provider.
KSMatthew
Posts: 497 Threads: 37 Joined: Jul 2016
Machine: Resmed AirSense
01-17-2017, 10:31 AM
RE: Forgetting to put on my mask.
For me, forgetting to put my mask on would be like forgetting to wear pants.
kwhenrykerr
Posts: 538 Threads: 17 Joined: May 2016
Machine: DreamStation Auto, AirSense 10 Auto
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[CPAP] Forgetting to put on my mask.
