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[takla_makan]

I donned my Breeze CPAP mask last night around midnight and tried to fall asleep. No dice. I took it off after two hours, went into the spare room and lolled on the air mattress for awhile (from when Elkins was here: I haven't deflated it yet). The room is cooler and the mattress supports my back differently. The black kitty (Raven) was

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[sageofgodalming]

The mask - is that something that helps ensure you keep breathing while asleep? Do you suffer from sleep apnoeia? Hm, that's 4 consecutive vowels there.

Still pondering the meaning of your Sisyphean dream, BTW.

[takla_makan]

I use a CPAP (continuous positive air pressure) machine to prevent my soft tissues from collapsing into my airway while I sleep. I was diagnosed last October with obstructive sleep apnea; I started using one on a regular basis in March.

I use two kinds of masks: the Breeze and the Mirage. The Breeze is more comfortable overall because it seals over my nostrils, but it can cause irritation of those mucous membranes; the Mirage seals around my nose and is noisier, but it stays on better.