I'm really starting to kind of wonder if this whole CPAP thing isn't a mixed blessing.  Sure I do sleep a whole lot better.  I'm back to getting a reasonable amount of sleep (6-8 hours, waking whenver my body decides it's had enough) and with plenty of energy - no more naps, no more needing a pot of coffee to be coherent.

But there has been an odd change.  I'm suddenly dreaming a lot.  And weird dreams that I'm stuck remembering.  Is this a normal change?  Will the dreaming maybe back off after a while?

I had a lot of vivid (and weird) dreams right after starting CPAP.  My DME told me to expect this so I wasn't concerned.  It didn't last very long.  I've been on CPAP for 10 months and rarely remember any dreams.

Welcome back to the land of the living!!!!

wifalunit wrote:

I'm really starting to kind of wonder if this whole CPAP thing isn't a mixed blessing.  Sure I do sleep a whole lot better.  I'm back to getting a reasonable amount of sleep (6-8 hours, waking whenver my body decides it's had enough) and with plenty of energy - no more naps, no more needing a pot of coffee to be coherent.

But there has been an odd change.  I'm suddenly dreaming a lot.  And weird dreams that I'm stuck remembering.  Is this a normal change?  Will the dreaming maybe back off after a while?

Hi Wifalunit,

You are now getting more REM sleep, probably something you haven't had for some time......and that is where you dream. It's a bit of a new experience and should be enjoyed. Things will improve, don't worry.

Daniel


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Along the same lines;  does anyone have the opposite problem.  I used to dream alot pre-cpap.  After 3 weeks on cpap I'm finding I'm not dreaming at all.  Unless I"m just not remembering them.  I sleep solid straight through the night getting a full 7 - 8 hours of sleep.  Any thoughts?

Linda

roseinpa57 wrote:

Along the same lines;  does anyone have the opposite problem.  I used to dream alot pre-cpap.  After 3 weeks on cpap I'm finding I'm not dreaming at all.  Unless I"m just not remembering them.  I sleep solid straight through the night getting a full 7 - 8 hours of sleep.  Any thoughts?

Linda

Linda,

This may sound contrdictory but some sleep specialists maintain that you only remember a dream because you actually wake during it.............bit strange, but maybe you are no longer wakening......just maybe.

It's still good to get a really good night's sleep.

Daniel


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The untreated Sleep Apnoea sufferer died quietly in his sleep.......
Unlike his three passengers who died screaming !!!!!!

(Anon)

I have only been on my CPAP for 2 nights now and I've already had some really vivid dreams.  But I have another "side effect" ... my lower back hurts a little!  I thik it's from me sleeping so soundly that I don't move much!  At least my wife is enjoying that part of CPAP!

Lane

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