Ran into your log during a web search. Good info, I have a CPAP machine right now and was wondering where you got your dental appliance. The CPAP works but I really would like to try the mouth guard if at all possible. I here in Southern Calif (San Fernando/ Simi Valley area) and would like a doctors name, if it all possible. thanks

I had sleep apnea, and to an extent I believe I still do (I broke my nose as a kid, and had it rearranged even further by some “hooligans”). I had a septoplasty done a few years ago. Want to know what has been helping me with my sleeping issues? Sleeping outside where the trees are. I just started practicing it recently, I find it to be beneficial to increasing my state of wakefulness. I realize this isn’t practical for everybody, but it’s been helping me sleep lighter, remember my dreams, and feel more refreshed.

Interesting that you mentioned dreams. Someone mentioned lucid dreaming, saying they having lucid dreams every night. With lucid dreaming, I find it is easier to remember dreams. Are you experiencing lucidity in your dreams? If not, you may want to practice developing the skill. There is a website that talks about it: http://www.dreamviews.com. There are also “Dream Yoga” that has been taught by Tibetan Masters. There are two books that I have read on the topic. One is by Tenzin Wangyal Rinpoche, and the other by Chogyal Namkhai Norbu.

You know what the problem is with Yoga classes, in my experience? They really don’t focus on thought, and more on body positions. Maybe there needs to be Yogi and Yogini classes, and not just “Yoga” classes.

Yo Joe!

Anyway, it’s been my ’secret shame’! And now after seeing how you just posted pictures and etc, I’m wondering why I don’t even tell my friends. I suppose because of the old stigma of sleep apnea being an older, overweight person’s problem. I’m young, cute, and a healthy weight, but like most women, have body image issues. I’m so fearful of being categorized into the old fat man camp. So silly. So, thanks for sharing.

I’m 31, and have been tired my whole life, but for the past year, I can barely make it through a day. I’m miserably tired. I don’t even snore! I have had my CPAP for about a week and it’s not really helping. Going in to get checked for surgery options soon, but I’m glad I read about your dental appliance.

Anyway, thanks again for posting about it!

One question tho dude. Whats up with that bed in your sleep study? It looks like a Tijuana jail. The place I went was like a room at the W (sans the hooker), plasma TV, sweet bed.

I entered to win the isolation tank. I have wanted one since I was ten and my Dad took me to see Altered States, I’m sure you’ve seen it, if not, see it.

Take it easy

Benjamin