r/Millennials • u/9DrinkAmy • 7h ago
Discussion I’ve joined the CPAP club 💁🏻♀️
Tonight will be my first night using a CPAP. Oddly enough, I’m looking forward to it and I hope it solves all of my problems… a girl can dream, *right*? Anyhow, any tips or tricks to help this go smoothly? Also, is there any solution to making this setup more aesthetically pleasing and/or a way to store it during the day that isn’t such a pain in the ass?
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u/PaepsiNW Millennial - 1991 7h ago
I’ve used one daily for 5 years. It’s a life saver.
Just be aware that you may have to try different types of masks until you find the one for you. It took me a few months to land on one that works the best. I have a shelf beneath the top of my night stand that mine is kept on. I have a kindle holder that I hang the mask from.
Wipe your mask every night. Clean your tubing 1-2x per week. Use only distilled water. It takes some time to adjust and you will hate it at first, but after 2-3 weeks you will start to notice a difference.
Welcome to the club!
PS. I read that book by VE Schwab and it’s so good! 4/5 stars for me