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I am a 29 yr old female who recently was diagnosed with sleep apnea. I have had my CPAP machine for 5 days now and have used the machine consistently. I was wondering if anyone out there felt WORSE after starting to use a CPAP machine? I have always struggled with energy levels, as far back as i can remember, but I worked through it and always got through the day. When i started using the CPAP machine, every single day afterwards, I am so exhausted and drained that i can barely make it. I am very discouraged about the outcome so far and am not sure what to do. I tried explaining to my doctor what was going on but all she said was to stick with it and i'll "get used to it." It's not a matter of getting used to it really - i can sleep with a bomb going off in the background. I can even tell that I have been getting more quality sleep, and that I don't even wake up to use the bathroom anymore at night. But i'm more drained that I have ever been! Help?
