This IS Hell.

I don't have the at-home one yet, but the one that I used during my study was the nasal-iare pillows, instead of the full mask. Also, I did not use the humidifier that comes with it, but heard that it makes a huge difference for the sore throat. Good luck to you. I am waiting and waiting for mine, because I had a very positive study experience so I'm hoping the home one works too.

Angela, I made a mistake on the website in my last post. It's apneasupport.ORG. Sorry. And the C-flex setting is where the machine goes to a lower setting when you exhale. (BiPAP??) Anyway, I know it made a world of difference for me. Stay with it and good luck. lisa

HI Angela, Sorry you're having such a rough time with your CPAP, rest (LOL) assured you're not alone. Personally, when I'm able to get off mine, I will first drive over it with my car, then take it to the target range and shoot it full of bullets!!! My sleep doc gave me an RX for Restoril to help me sleep with. It comes in generic, so it's less expensive, and I sleep like a rock, even with my mask on. I don't think I could ever have gotten used to it with out some sort of sleep aid. Good luck to you Susan

Hi Angela, I first started out with a C-Pap machine on trial back in 1997, however, that only lasted 5 days. I had a very high pressure of 22/12. My insurance company quickly decided to purchase the Bi-Pap for me. Big difference! Also, you should get a heated humidifier, since that also makes a big difference. Once I got my heated humidifier, I was no longer waking up and choking! I am now up to a pressure of 27/16. Since my bi-pap only goes to 24, my doctor is in the process of getting a ventilator for me which goes up to a pressure of 30. I will be having WLS in the new year. Diana

I've had mine for 6 or 7 years and love it. I did have a little bit of a problem initially with the mask. Don't like them! Since I've switched to the Nasal-aire it's been wonderful. You might want to look at those as an alternative to the mask. JimP