CPAPs

How long have you been using the CPAP? I have been using mine for years and now feel like I cannot sleep without it? Does your CPAP have a lower setting on a timer? Mine has one where you can hit a button, the pressure reduces for about 30 minutes so you can get to sleep before the pressure is higher. Also, I find working out helps me sleep better. Let me know if that helps at all.

I like a glass of warm milk just before bed, and make sure you avoid caffeine.

i think chemical instance will bring negative effect on you in the long term. maybe you can try these: * Wind down prior to bedtime * Do not smoke (nicotine is a stimulant) or consume caffeine * Try warm milk or a light snack before bed (if this doesn’t interfere with another treatment you are using) * Exercise daily, but not right before bedtime * Take a warm bath, but not right before bedtime * Keep a regular bedtime and rising time * Get in the habit of going to bed when you are sleepy and sleeping where you sleep best * Reserve your bed for sleeping only * Don’t have any clocks visible to you * Reduce the amount of time you allow yourself to sleep until you fall asleep easily (your health care provider can help with this form of “sleep restriction therapy” * Schedule worry time during the day and put worries out of your head when it is time to sleep; you can write them down on 3×5 cards, and then let go of them * Get up if you have not fallen asleep in 15 minutes and practice a relaxing activity (e.g. handwork, reading a boring book) until you feel sleepy