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How do you cry with a mask on and the pressure forces you to "suck it up"?
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How do you cry with a mask on and the pressure forces you to "suck it up"?
My title pretty much describes the problem. At a grieving moment in the middle of the night, short of suffocating because the pressure takes over and nasal fluids are totally headed out in the wrong direction, the only thing I seem to be able to do is to whip off the mask so I can get a good breath. Using my P10 doesn't seem to help, either: it aggressively tries to blow air against the flow.
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RE: How do you cry with a mask on and the pressure forces you to "suck it up"?
Sometimes you just have to spend the night without the mask.

When I get a cold or other sinus issues, a decongestant at night will help me sleep until it wears off and my head plugs up again. I don't use a FF mask, so when my sinuses give me trouble I can't do anything other than breathe through my mouth, and that means my mask won't help at all.
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RE: How do you cry with a mask on and the pressure forces you to "suck it up"?
I cannot offer advice on the equipment with this situation, I can only keep you and what troubles you are experiencing in my thoughts and prayers and hope that you find comfort not only for sleeping purposes but also for your well being.

I wish you peace my friend.
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Half Asleep, I'm really sorry to hear you are in this position. Crying and sleeping are not really compatible activities, so if you are grieving and crying for a lost one, put your machine aside for a night or two if you have to. Once you feel emotionally strong enough, then you can go back to the mask - but try not to leave it too long.
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HalfAsleep, I'm so sorry you are going through that. For me, it didn't seem to be a problem crying (sobbing) and using the SimPlus FFM mask at the same time, but each person is different, and I'm sure taking it off in this situation wouldn't be such a big deal. Taking care of yourself includes more than just compliance. Hugs are available and being sent your way, if you'd like them.
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RE: How do you cry with a mask on and the pressure forces you to "suck it up"?
((( <3  )))
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RE: How do you cry with a mask on and the pressure forces you to "suck it up"?
I agree with others above, put off the mask for a night or two. Go through the grieving process then grab the mask again.

Here's to hoping (with prayers too) you get through this as soon as possible.

Dave B
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RE: How do you cry with a mask on and the pressure forces you to "suck it up"?
Y'all are so sweet.


Sometimes I think it would work way better if the CPAP had a reverse switch with attachable receptacle, and you could get briefly suctioned out. Then get on with your night per normal.
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RE: How do you cry with a mask on and the pressure forces you to "suck it up"?
Hmm, we could market this as the CVAC maybe.

Again, best wishes to all this weekend and for a great and safe Christmas and New Year's holidays.

Dave B Coffee
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