Comments on: Do You Have Sleep Apnea? Did You Know It Makes You Tired or Dead

By: Joe

Joe — Mon, 21 Nov 2011 07:01:38 +0000

It’s interesting seeing the comments on this article. I’ve suffered from sleep apnea for quite some time. I was chatting with friends tonight and decided to do a google search and found this article.

I’ve been using a CPAP machine for many years (it currently shows 19,271 hours of use on the display) and that’s pretty close to accurate.

I can say, anyone who thinks living without treatment probably isn’t aware that there’s more than getting rest. My coworkers have commented over the years about how my attitude changed within a few months of using the CPAP machine.

If you’re having trouble with your mask (either nose of full face) go back to the folks who did the sleep study and get some help. I took over a month to learn to keep my mask on at night. Now I don’t sleep without it. It may be tough, but it can save your life some day to be just that little bit more alert to avoid disaster.

For those who have a friend or family member who isn’t paying attention, you can only do what you can do. Give it your best shot, but be aware that folks will only do that they choose to. People die of preventable ailments all the time.

I didn’t set out to write such a large amount as I have done here, but being someone who has lived with sleep apnea for so long, I felt I should share my thoughts and experiences.

Take care, and sleep well!

By: Page

Page — Thu, 13 Oct 2011 18:16:23 +0000

My fiance died from sleep apnea. I found him on the couch did CPR till paramedics came. I suffer from PSTD, Depression and anxiety because of it. I knew he had it but didn’t know it was that serious. I am SO stupid….i would give anything – to go back to that night – and try to help him…….He was my best friend and soul mate along with my fiance – he died 5 months ago. I miss him so much. Don’t ignore this problem if they are diagnosed with it. PLEASE! He was given a CPAP machine but he couldn’t leave it on – he would wake up and freak him out – just like how you are confined in tiny spaces. God Bless you all.

By: Lisa

Lisa — Sat, 24 Sep 2011 05:48:35 +0000

My friend has sleep apnea but he won’t have it checked out! My X husband had it so I know what it’s about. I am the one that actually had him diagnosed with it and he has a CPAP. My friend won’t take me serious about it!! I’m at a loss as to what to do, I’m worried! He’s not!!

By: Ken Savage

Ken Savage — Fri, 23 Sep 2011 14:52:48 +0000

VERY sorry to hear about this Jeff. It’s a horrible way to end a life. My condolences Jeff.

By: Jeff

Jeff — Thu, 22 Sep 2011 02:16:03 +0000

my brother passed away Monday from sleep apnea he was 39

By: brandi

brandi — Wed, 20 Apr 2011 20:28:52 +0000

i just woke up last night gasping for air and didnt know what was wrong ive did it a few times b4 but along time ago i was so scared and thought i was going to die what can i do im reallllllly scared

By: Karen

Karen — Sun, 10 Oct 2010 23:15:13 +0000

I know how you feel they told me i stop 135 times in a hour ,i was sleeping when driving

By: rob

rob — Tue, 01 Jun 2010 23:47:36 +0000

i stop 107 times a hour

By: yazmin

yazmin — Mon, 17 May 2010 21:43:34 +0000

are you concious when this is happening?

By: jessica

jessica — Mon, 03 May 2010 23:29:29 +0000

i am doing a speech for my college class about sleep apnea and i was wondering if anybody can estamate how many people die a yr from it kids and adults my aunt died from sleep apnea about 7 mnths ago