Desperately Looking for Zzzzz....

Could not get enough sleep these days. I keep tossing and turning. And the simple reason - my CPAP, which is a Fisher & Paykel Vigorous 8 model is not working properly.

One of the components connecting it to the nose mask simply gave away.

So, now I am left on my own defenses. It's back to sleeping on the side.

For individuals with sleep apnea, sleeping on their backs could be life threatening. That's because when we sleep, our throats become smaller and tighter and air or oxygen could not flow properly, thus the person might choke literally..to death.

So if you're on a CPAP, it is very important to inspect it for leaks - the long tube, especially. Or if you have the type wherein there's a nose piece, make sure there's no leak or air escaping out of it.

I called the Health care Supplies and the therapist said it is healthy to change the mask every two years; mine is about two and a half old, so I am due for a new fitting. It's another $250 down the drain.

To fight the lack of a sound sleep and the resulting daytime drowsiness, I go for early morning walks; they tend to energize both body and mind.

And in the evening, I would take a nap from 8 pm, then wake up and stay late working till 2 am. Or the nap would turn into an early evening with a herd of sheep jumping up and down the fence.