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been on CPAP for about a month and use it every night for the full time I’m asleep. One night I managed about7 hours and 20 minutes, but most nights it’s closer to 5 to 5.25 hours. Overall, I do feel somewhat better during the day. I have more energy, and days feel longer, which is encouraging. But falling asleep is still hard. Sometimes I just don’t feel tired, even after only 4 or 5 hours the night before. I’ve been using weed to help me fall asleep with the CPAP, but I don’t want to feel dependent on that. I also tried some over-the-counter sleep aids. The first night seemed helpful, but not much after that. I even tested cutting caffeine completely some days, and I still didn’t feel sleepy at bedtime. I’m not looking to quit CPAP; I want to make it work. I’m just not sure if this is normal adjustment after a month or if I should talk to my doctor about short-term insomnia help while I adapt. Has anyone else dealt with this? Did it improve with time, CPAP setting changes, CBTI, medication, or something else? Any advice or experiences would be appreciated. Actions available

Hi everyone, I’m new to CPAP, about 8 days in. My sleep study AHI was 16, so moderate sleep apnea. Last night I used my CPAP for 8 hours20 minutes, and my machine showed around 2 events per hour. I think I might already feel a little better, but I’m worried I’m just being too hopeful. A bit of context, I have a mitochondrial disease called ADOA Plus, which affects my vision and mobility, and fatigue can be part of it. So for a long time, I assumed my low energy was all from that. Now I’m wondering if sleep apnea was a much bigger piece than I realized. I’m really hoping that if my CPAP numbers stay good, I might feel significantly better over time, more energy, clearer mood, less of that heavy exhausted feeling. Has anyone else had a similar experience, maybe living with another condition where you thought fatigue was just part of that, but then CPAP made a difference? Did improvements build gradually over weeks or months? And how did you tell the difference between real progress and just wanting it to work? I’d really appreciate any shared experiences.

Hello everyone, I picked my CPAP up yesterday. I used it last night And felt better rested than usual in the morning. Nothing huge, but definitely noticeable, and I've been paying attention to my energy levels all day. I have the app now, so I will see my results tomorrow morning. I think there is a way using the machine to check your previous nights sleep but I don't have access to it, as it's a touch screen, and I'm completely blind. But heres hoping for some cool data to look over tomorrow morning. I just wanted to say thank you for everyone who posted or replied to my comments on here. I really enjoyed having this as a support system while I was waiting for my sleep study and waiting to receive my CPAP. I received so much encouragement from reading other people's stories and individuals were so kind and supportive. I am truly appreciative.

Hi everyone. I have a mitochondrial condition that affects my energy and mobility, and I use a wheelchair. For years, I figured the deep fatigue was just part of that. Recently, I was diagnosed with moderate sleep apnea, sixteen disruptions an hour. Some days, I feel like I’m always resting, still dozing off during the day, even at work. I’m starting CPAP in a week and I’m nervous but hopeful. If anyone’s been through this, especially with a disability, did it help? Even a little? I’d really appreciate hearing your experiences.

"I know that you don't need to be blind to have sleep apnea, but I am really interested in hearing from my fellow blindies. Has the CPAP machine been helpful for you, and would you be willing to share your stories? I haven't tried mine yet, so I am really looking to hear about your experiences."

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Hey everyone, I’m loving my Google Pixel phone, but I’ve run into a significant accessibility challenge.

I live in an apartment and need to receive calls to buzz people into the building by pressing nine on the keypad.

On my previous iPhone, the keypad was readily available, but on the Pixel, I often have to un-minimize the call and then find the keypad option before I can dial.

This takes a few extra seconds that can feel quite long when someone is waiting.

Does anyone have a suggestion for a launcher or setting that could keep the keypad visible right when I answer? Thanks for any help!

Hey everyone, I'm completely blind, work out and lift 30 to 40 pound weights, and fill out a medium size shirt. My arms are about 40 centimeters, and I feel silly asking, but I'm curious if that's considered large. It's hard to compare myself, and I'd love feedback from others in this group. Also, does anyone else find it hard to get genuine feedback about their body type since loved ones tend to be positive? Any thoughts would be appreciated.

Hey everyone,

I’ve recently made the switch back to a Google Pixel 9 and I am genuinely enjoying the experience so far. The primary reason I moved away from iPhone was the dictation—I'm finding the Pixel’s voice typing to be significantly more accurate and reliable for my daily needs.

While the default Pixel launcher is pretty accessible, I’m looking to see if I can speed up my workflow even further. I have a few specific questions:

1. Launcher Recommendations: Does anyone have a recommendation for a launcher that is even more straightforward or "blind-friendly" than the stock Pixel one? I’m looking for something that minimizes clutter and works seamlessly with TalkBack gestures.2. Notification "Noise": One thing that is slowing me down is how TalkBack handles the notification shade. It currently announces "Collapsed" or "Expanded" before reading the actual content of every single notification. This adds a lot of extra speech to filter through. Does anyone know a way to toggle this off, or is there a specific verbosity setting I'm missing to make reading notifications more efficient?3. General Pixel/TalkBack Tips: For those who daily drive a Pixel, do you have any "pro tips" for speeding up your workflow? I’m loving the switch but I’m still in that phase of trying to make the phone feel as fast as my old iPhone setup.

I’d love to hear your suggestions or any "must-have" settings you all use to keep things snappy. Thanks in advance! . .