You were told CPAP would change your life. What you weren't told is how difficult the first weeks — and months — can really be.
The mask that doesn't seal properly. The pressure that feels claustrophobic. The nights you wake up at 3am with your mask on the floor, wondering if any of this is worth it. The mornings where you feel no different — and nobody is there to explain why.
You're not alone. Studies show that nonadherence rates for CPAP range from 46% to over 80% — not because the treatment doesn't work, but because most people never get the real-world support they need to get through the adjustment period.