dtappy3353 wrote:
Have my CPAP now for 3 yrs this month. Originally had full mask at sleep study but ended up taking it off cause it made me claustrophobic. Close quarters didn't bother me till I hit 60 yo. Have nasal pillows which seem to work OK but I still have a problem putting the pillows with harness on each night. Most of the time I don't use machine due to uncomfortable feeling from the entire apparatus. Am a light sleeper. Do feel better when using it but cannot shake the feeling.
Any recommendations?
you have to keep trying. Your body will adjust.
I'm extremely claustrophobic, but because I KNOW I can take if off any time I want, Im in control, so It doesn't bother me. Occasionally, I'll hyperventilate and take it off. I then remember what damage is being done to my brain, and body not breathing, I put it back on. Those moments are pretty rare though. You might try something other than pillows. I tried those, and the feeling of something being shoved into my nasal passages didn't work for me. I use a Full Face mask which is pretty comfortable.
