My Better Sleep Journal

[Himm]

One of my lowest AHIs ever. Also sharing because it's the first time I've ever seen a period of sleep this long without an event, and curiously, only at the end. I'll happily take it. 

       


Dormeo: Thank you so much. Looking back I see I've been really putting in the work, even though some days it didn't feel like it. 

I was down about my recent blood test results showing me that my prediabetes markers seem to be increasing, but it's been a really great month for my health. 

I care more. That's what matters. Because of my actions now, I have tons of faith in creating my better future. 


UnicornRider: yes I keep better notes than when I started. Trying to make it a daily habit. Check out my recent post on my recommended wiki updates to the Sleep Log page

[Dormeo]

Well, well, look at you! And yes, caring and believing are more than half the battle. You now seem to be in an upward spiral, where the results you can see of changes you have made then help you make more changes. That's great!

[Himm]

First time sleeping more than 7 hours AND getting a ZERO AHI score!!!

   
   

[Dormeo]

That's fantastic! You've got this thing nailed. Keep it up!

[UnicornRider]

Congratulations!!!

  Now how did you feel when you woke up?

  Did you make note of how you felt, how well rested you were upon awakening, before you looked at OSCAR? [I did see and note your recommended changes to sleep diary.]

  Was this the restorative sleep you imagined or dreamed of before starting CPAP?  

  When I started hitting 0.00 AHI regularly, I still questioned if this was as good as it gets. That is when I got my Wellue Checkme O2 Max Pulse Oximeter. Then I started importing my Pulse Oximeter information and looking at the events for Pulse Change (PC) and SpO2 Drop (SD). I found I could make micro adjustments to pressure 0,2 cm H2O at a time, and then changes to my sleep environment: pillow, blankets,  room temperature, lighting (red light in the bedroom, bath, hallway and living room, before bedtime while getting prepped for bed, and throughout the night for late night bathroom breaks) Those little changes showed up in reduction of PC & SD events, an overall better Flow Rate wave shape presentation, as well as personal satisfaction that I was doing everything possible to take charge of my sleep. Sleep an important 1/3 of my life.

  You have done well to get to this point, Keep it up.

  I have been following along, although I do not always get an opportunity to respond.

  I try remember, that when our ancestors were hunting Columbia Mammoth, harvesting Salmon and shellfish from the rivers and shores, they still harvested fruits, vegetables, grains, nuts and fungus to complement their diet. Fresh is best, the less processing the better the nutrition. The time spent outside in the sunshine while hunting, fishing, harvesting, and foraging, gave us physical & mental exercise, established our circadian rhythm and gave us time to commune with mother nature to clear our minds. Damn those were the good times!

 Keep posting, consider sharing what you have accomplished and learned with other forum members.

[Himm]

Thank you very much, Dormeo. 

UnicornRider: 

Answering your questions, I don't feel as good as I've felt in the past, but I definitely feel better than my average day before getting my CPAP machine.

The headaches are gone, it's easier to go to sleep and stay asleep, and I have slightly more energy and focus. 

My morning wood is coming back too (it's a guy thing lol). 

I have a persistent bad habit of not sleeping at a reasonable nor consistent time, but I believe that's a separate issue. At least the basic biomechanics of my sleep have improved. 

The feeling I've been begging for the most, but couldn't put into words, was control. There was a point where I felt like I had absolutely no control over my sleep. Nothing I did on my own helped. I finally feel like I have at least some control now, and that I now have the power to take more of it back. 


So overall it's a "yes, but I still want, and am hoping for, better". 


I am curious about my nighttime oxygen levels now because of you, so I think that's the next logical step. I've saved the Wellue device in my bookmarks. May also consider a fitness tracker that does a good job of tracking nighttime oxygen since I can use it while I cycle. I'd rather have one device than two. 

Thank you for your replies as always  

 
   
   

[UnicornRider]

I wear a fingerless glove with my Wellue Checkme O2 Max, It helps hold the sensor tight against my finger, thus eliminating errors from a loose fit, the fingerless glove also eliminates outside light from interfering with the sample and protects the sensor USB cable from snagging, I get good performance with most activities of daily living.
 
 Unless you're an extreme mountain cyclist, the fingerless gloves should provide protection for most cycling activities.

[Himm]

that's a great tip, thank you.

[UnicornRider]

The Quantified Scientist, has a YT channel where he test fitness monitors and smart watches, it is worthy of review. Especially when you see his Bio. Probably on of the best reviews of health monitoring devices I have found.

    https://www.youtube.com/@TheQuantifiedScientist


        

[Himm]

I actually love these kinds of videos . Thanks for sharing