Well, it looks like a long time since anyone has posted anything on this forum. I just found it and will continue to read down thru the replies to see if I can find some info for my issue. I was also diagnosed with sleep apnea and provided with a CPAP which I did not like using. I don't think mine is due to a tongue displacement or throat closure issue. Here's why: When I quit using the machine (VERY early on) I realized that , when I was in bed at night and still awake, but kind of starting to slip into sleep, I would stop breathing for a few seconds and then I would catch myself and start up again. This also happens in the morning while I'm still in bed and in a very relaxed state of being awake. It does not ever happen when I am up, fully conscious and functioning. ???? I will update this if I find any answers from the rest of this forum or anywhere else.