Your profile says you have an S9 Auto. Is this the S9 Auto Escape? It will say this near the on button. If you have the S9 Auto, then it is data capable. Download either ResScan or Sleepyhead and view your sleep data.
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You say it is set to a pressure of 14. This is a high pressure and some have difficulties adjusting to it. You could either lower the pressure yourself or ask the sleep therapist to do it for you. Start with a lower pressure then, over time, increase it to the prescribed pressure.
Are you using the machine in auto mode? If so, then viewing the report would tell you what the average pressure is. Could be you are actually using less already or you are using more.
Benzodiazepine (benzo) could be considered contraindicative with sleep apnea. "Benzos" are a relaxant and can cause airway difficulties. It is not a drug to be taking if you have emphysema. There are ways to stop the medication but it takes time (as in several months or more) and you cannot do it alone. Talk to your physician about how to go about it. It would be best to continue using the CPAP while you are on the medication. Then, after you are finished, have your sleep apnea re-evaluated.
The main person who can help you is you.
You know you have bad sleep habits. Change those habits. Look at your routine and figure out how to do what you need to do and still get adequate sleep. Sleep is an important but often overlooked part of healthy living.
You know you are overweight. Start the process to lose weight. It ain't easy but it is possible. It is something I struggle with as well.
You know you have health issues. Gather up all your meds and go see your GP. Discuss each and every medication and how you can either stop taking them or change to ones that have less side effects. Let the doc know of all your medication, even vitamins and other over-the-counter stuff.
We can offer advice and opinions but it ultimately comes down to you.
