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Hello.... I am not new to CPAP. I have used the ResMed S9 for 5 years, and after an adjustment at the beginning, loved the machine and the therapy it was providing. It was a comfort to put it on at night! I was 100% compliant and always joked that I was the "poster child for CPAP machines"! Now, all has changed! I upgraded (?) to the S10 a couple of weeks ago, and this adjustment is SO MUCH WORSE than it was at the beginning of my therapy! I am feeling like my breathing patterns are all messed up. It's sometimes hard to inhale, and sometimes hard to exhale. My pressure has not changed and is quite low (5-12). MyAir reports are good with the exception of the "mask on/off" score. When I'm feeling clastrophobic, I take the mask off for a little while and breath normally ....many times a night. The technician at my supply store has given me lots of things to try to make it more comfortable, (She's actually been great!), but it's just not working and I'm not sleeping. I've searched to see if others have trouble adjusting to this new machine, but most reviews I've read are glowing. I'm sad that I'm not one of them!

I'm about ready to throw in the towel and go back to my old machine. Can anyone relate to this and/or give me some much needed advice? I'll sure appreciate any and all suggestions! Thanks!