Same, it quite literally changed my life. I went from sleeping 12h in a row, still waking up groggy and generally being a walking zombie, to being functional after 7h of sleep. Young children still make it hard to get those 7h of consecutive sleep, but this gets better with time.

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CodingCarpenter 12 points 2 years ago

Hell yeah I had a really poor memory and was always exhausted. I had to nap every day. Now with the CPAP I get 8 hours of sleep and I can remember things that happened weeks ago

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folkrav 8 points 2 years ago

Do you remember what your AHI (Apnea-Hypopnea Index, number of "events" oper hour) was? Normal is 5 or less, severe sleep apnea is 30 or more - I was at 69 events an hour. Considering an event is either 10 seconds or more without breathing (or a more or less equivalent drop in blood oxygenation due to partial respiratory tract blockage), it means I wasn't breathing for at least an hour and half every night 😂

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CodingCarpenter 6 points 2 years ago

I was 27. With the CPAP I'm down to less than one. It's amazing

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flubba86 2 points 2 years ago

Same. My AHI was 59. And during my sleep study there was on event where I didn't breathe for more than a minute. My oxygen saturation got down to 81, that's pretty scary. And that was likely happening to me every night for the last 15 years or more.

Since starting on my CPAP two months ago, my life has massively improved. I wake up feeling great most mornings. I still sometimes feel tired in the afternoons, but not on the level as before.

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Coreidan -2 points 2 years ago

sleeping 12h in a row

Ya this will make anyone groggy. There’s your problem.

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folkrav 2 points 2 years ago

The point was that I woke up groggy and tired regardless of how much I slept. That was a symptom, not my problem.

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Tolookah 9 points 2 years ago

The CPAP was great, but my previous terrible sleeping habits masked a few other issues, it was a series of things to resolve. (Sleep got better, but I stopped tossing and turning, making back issues worse, so I needed to stop sleeping how I was, etc.)

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SkaveRat 7 points 2 years ago

similarly: I bought anti-snore bite guard to help with sleep apnea.

Feeling actually refreshed after waking up feels unreal

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BartyDeCanter 4 points 2 years ago

Exact same story here. I had lost evenings before I got mine, now I can enjoy a couple hours to myself after the kids are down.

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DJKJuicy 4 points 2 years ago

Yup! CPAP. Fix your sleep and you'll feel awake during the day.

I don't feel sleepy in the afternoon anymore. I sleep and night and stay awake during the day.

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Today 4 points 2 years ago

How did you get used to the mask?

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DJKJuicy 6 points 2 years ago

Three things:

Don't stop until you find the right mask. There are a lot of options.
Change is always awkward at first. It will take time to get used to.
Adjust your attitude. Most people are already convinced that they're not going to like a CPAP and are angry they have to wear one. Make the effort to be healthy. Eating healthy and getting exercise aren't fun for most people either. Getting quality sleep is just as important.

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Today 2 points 2 years ago

He's been really determined to make it work - even takes it on vacation. He gets decent rest until he wakes up and takes it off, usually around 3 or 4. He has the triangle-shaped mask with the face steps. I didn't realize there were different types. I just ordered him the n30 under-nose one and the p10 nasal pillows with a soft strap. Thanks for the advice!

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DJKJuicy 2 points 2 years ago

The Philips Respironics nasal pillow works fantastic for me! Everyone is a little different though.

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caboose2006 5 points 2 years ago

Three weeks of agony. Totally worth it. I have a deviated septum so I can't do a nose pillow, but there's really low impact options if you're able.

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Today 1 point 2 years ago

My husband has had his since September. He usually makes it until 3 or 4am and then takes it off.

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caboose2006 2 points 2 years ago

He should put it back on. He keeps taking it off so he never gets used to it. Like I said. Three weeks of hell. Keep that sucker on.

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folkrav 2 points 2 years ago

So sorry to hear this - do those couple of hours with the machine help him a little at least? Did he try different masks, by any chance? I had a nasal mask initially, and eventually switched to nasal pillows before I started actually enjoying mine. Everyone's anatomy and way of sleeping are different, so there's often some trial and error necessary.

For example, a lot of people dislike nasal pillows cause they're much easier to rip out or have a leak for some. A lot of people seem to like nasal masks, while I hated mine with a passion, as even with the XL size, my (large) nose's bridge was rubbing against it and hurt quite a bit. Some people also seem to love their full-face masks - they tend to work better for mouth breathers and those sleeping on their backs.

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Montagge 3 points 2 years ago

I would put it on when I was reading in bed before I go to sleep and that seemed to help. It still took about 6 months to get use to it. Often times for the first 6 months I just wore it as much as I could and tried not to stress if I needed to take it off to sleep.

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shinigamiookamiryuu 34 points 2 years ago

I get adequate sleep. A society that doesn't let you is a society that is trying too hard.

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corsicanguppy 5 points 2 years ago

I wish! But how can you sleep when there's so much you can do!

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BenReilly97 2 points 2 years ago

So much time for activities!

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shinigamiookamiryuu 1 point 2 years ago

I can't imagine not prioritizing sleep over those things.

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ChexMax 2 points 2 years ago

I've always had insomnia but the child in my life really screws up my ability to get sleep

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tamal3 3 points 2 years ago

Oops thought you were referring to your inner child who didn't want to get to sleep.

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makingStuffForFun 28 points 2 years ago

Nana nap. Every afternoon if I can. Just a half hour power nap, and the difference it makes is phenomenal.

I can stay sharp all afternoon, and right up to bed time, with just a very fast nap in the afternoon. I'm all for it.

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aeno 20 points 2 years ago

Every time I've tried 15-30 minute naps I was completely wasted afterwards. Powernapping isn't for everyone I guess.

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dgriffith 15 points 2 years ago

There are phases of sleep that you pass through. Seems like you pass through the lighter ones relatively quickly and you're getting dragged awake out of a deep sleep phase.

Either give it a little bit longer (like 35-45 minutes) or try 10 minute catnaps.

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BCsven 7 points 2 years ago

There was an android app that monitored your breathing and motion when the phone is placed next to you on the bed. It claimed to wake you when you were in the right sleep cycle to wake up clear. I tried it as an alarm clock replacement and it seemed to work...but it was years ago and I forget the app name

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Kayday 6 points 2 years ago

Sleep Cycle

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makingStuffForFun 4 points 2 years ago

I've heard that, yes. There is a moment of grogginess for me. Maybe 10 to 15 minutes. But that leaves, and the rest of the day is like a fresh day.

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corsicanguppy 8 points 2 years ago

In 2k1 my company moved a telecommuter back inside; some management dork demanded it. He said "yeah, but I take a nap after lunch, and I'm gonna take a nap after lunch." And he did. And we all heard and envied his ability to do so.

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ComradeMiao 5 points 2 years ago

Took one after your comment for 1.4 hours. It was nice!

During a summer intensive I studied all morning then napped all afternoon then worked out. That was the life.

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sunbeam60 2 points 2 years ago

It’s interesting that 30 minutes work for you.

I find 15-20 minutes work wonders. If I’m gone for longer, my body goes into deeper sleep and I feel like a zombie getting up.

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Pechente 18 points 2 years ago

Exercise really helped against feeling tired for me. I also sleep much better since I started going for runs around 3 times a week. It does eat up a lot of my time though.

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algernon 17 points 2 years ago

Lie to myself, and chug another cup of coffee.

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tacotroubles 16 points 2 years ago

Sounds like pure cope, but it really helps. I wait to drink any caffeine until 90 minutes after I've gotten out of bed. The brain can utilize the caffeine better that way and really gets me going.

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ComradeMiao 11 points 2 years ago

This is actually an awesome tip! As I've gotten older I've been able to feel this more and more. Sometimes I get up and can tell coffee will only hurt.

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intensely_human 2 points 2 years ago

A friend in college swore that the most effective way to use adderall was to start work and then once he got into a groove, take it.

Basically to avoid using it as a impetus to get started.

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IDKWhatUsernametoPutHereLolol 15 points 2 years ago

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Aksamit 6 points 2 years ago

Green tea is good for the caffeine boost without the jitters you get with coffee. Less acidic too, so it's easier to drink loads of it.

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Delphia 5 points 2 years ago

Preworkout. 2 scoops and I am fucking unstoppable. Also insufferable, and slightly manic but shit gets done!

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otherbarry 3 points 2 years ago

Since you mentioned it cold brew coffee is less acidic vs hot coffee and I think(?) less than hot tea as well.

OTOH cold brewed tea probably edges out all of them in terms of low acidity.

Not too sure if you meant hot or cold tea, just adding some extra info :) For me cold brew coffee is way, way easier to drink and it's become my daily go-to.

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corsicanguppy 13 points 2 years ago

First thing out of bed, hydrate. Then I'm eating, then I'm showering, etc, but for me on 600ml water.

a short while later, I'm starting the caffeine cycle, but I try to do 1:1 coffee and water, same volume. Ideally, to keep the hydration going.

Some days nothing's gonna help, and I have the RedBull on sinful standby. I raise the desk, move about to keep the blood flowing, and bop to the music in the hopes the blood flowing will bring me out of an all-day stupor.

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sunbeam60 3 points 2 years ago

Much hustle. Wow.

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Catsrules 10 points 2 years ago

Maybe you should do a sleep study.

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ComradeMiao 4 points 2 years ago

signed up for one but its a while from now sadly...

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Nemo 10 points 2 years ago

There was an option to not feel tired everyday???

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kava 9 points 2 years ago

I sleep 8 hours a night and wake up at the same time every day. I've found that as long as my sleep schedule is consistent and reliable, my energy levels are fine. It doesn't really matter how busy I am throughout the day.

Once the sleep schedule gets out of whack (I sleep in too much, or have to wake up at 3am for work trip) then it takes a good 5 days or so to go back to normal

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olafurp 9 points 2 years ago

Monitor caffeine and sleep amount. I've also heard good things from removing the number of decisions you take each day.

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portuga 8 points 2 years ago

Sleep a lot and being indecisive. I can see that working for myself, thanks.

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olafurp 5 points 2 years ago

Not indecisive, being more decisive or develop weekly schedules. More like wake up, shower, brush teeth, feed kids the monday menu instead of deciding what they are going to eat then if you're going to finish food first or shower first.

That's just theory though, I personally work well with a bulk decide then bulk execute strategy. I also take always the top shirt on a stack and whatnot. I have the same at work where I outline what I'll do in which order and then I just do that.

Works for me, got the advice from elsewhere and have nothing else to support this claim.

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portuga 0 points 2 years ago

I hear you, and yes I operate the same. But I feel what breaks people’s spirits is exactly that same routine, everyday, for the rest of our lives… any advice with that? 😅

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intensely_human 1 point 2 years ago

That doesn’t break my spirit. I fucking hate novelty and am perfectly content — thrive even — on repetition.

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olafurp 1 point 2 years ago

I got a good one, pick up a random hobby for one day of the week and switch it up every now and then. Yoga, running and pottery are really fun. Any artsy thing is also fun when you leave the ego at the door.

Learning new stuff and meeting new people that share similar interests is a great way to break out of the routine and gets some nice skill progression at the same time.

If you want a quick fix then go find the nearest place where you can walk in nature without hearing cars, bring one person and walk for an hour. :)

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intensely_human 2 points 2 years ago

Also decisions that are avoided are basically the same as an endless stream of decisions in terms of fatigue.

edit: avoided as in delayed. Avoiding them by eliminating them is fine

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Subtracty 8 points 2 years ago

Excersice. I know, it sounds trite. But working out has helped me sleep more soundly despite getting less sleep. I have a few weights in my basement and when my kid is sleeping, I go downstairs and lift heavily. Especially leg workouts, your legs are a huge portion of your body and getting those muscles working is great. It usually takes me ~20 minutes to workup a sweat. Before I had a child I used to try cardio for longer periods of time. But I am more satisfied with short, difficult strength workouts.

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Tehdastehdas 6 points 2 years ago

Blood test of everything that affects it, and then correcting my daily nutrients accordingly.

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KingThrillgore 5 points 2 years ago

cocaine

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tiefling 5 points 2 years ago

That's the funny thing, you don't

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Shialac 4 points 2 years ago

Sleep enough. Check for any deficiencies, especially Vitamin D when you live somewhere in the northern hemisphere

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Randomgal 4 points 2 years ago

Cut down the weed

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intensely_human 1 point 2 years ago

I wish I could be someone who smokes occasionally. I’m either totally zero, or all day every day.

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intensely_human 3 points 2 years ago

I don’t have kids but I do generally work all day.

Avoid inflammatory foods
Take creatine supplements (avoid if you have kidney problems)
Stay well-hydrated
Resolve moral conflicts
Get enough sleep
Exercise
Eat healthy food

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Alphamars 2 points 2 years ago

Take a cold shower

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eru 2 points 2 years ago

coffee and cope

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RouxBru 2 points 2 years ago

Monitor your blood sugar

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communism 2 points 2 years ago

Sleep

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mitrosus 2 points 2 years ago

I exercise when tired. Yogasan specifically. It stretches your muscle groups symmetrically, and makes your breathing synchronous with body (and many more). Find immediate benefit.

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Diddlydee 1 point 2 years ago

Ha ha ha ha. Ha. There's no 'not feel tired' when you have kids.

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