When I was diagnosed with obstructive sleep apnoea, my whole world fell apart. I was diagnosed in 2024, after recovering from cancer in 2023. So you can imagine my mental state. I felt isolated and alone without anyone who understood what it was like living with that condition and the negative effect such as having to carry the sleep apnoea machine for the rest of my life, on holidays or just staying with family overnight.
My mental health as a result of my health problems suffered drastically. But, I thought to myself, there has to be people out there who is going through similar to myself! Maybe, that is yourself, or someone you know?
Living with Sleep Apnoea
Medical experts has recognised the consequences of having sleep apnoea from:
1. Memory problems
2. Demetia
3. Trouble concentrating
4. Headaches
5. Stroke
6. Hypertension
7. Slower reaction time
8. Depression anxiety
9. Premature death
10. Liver problems….
Sleep apnea support group Telford Wolverhampton
It does not look good, and that is just some of the consequences of having sleep apnoea untreated. This is why, if you know someone who retains their breath, you must get them to seek medical advice, it could save their lives!
CPAP is for Obstructive Sleep Apnea:
CPAP (Continuous Positive Airway Pressure) machines are designed to treat obstructive sleep apnea, a condition when sleep at night, or the day, y
ou stop breathing intermittendly
Sleep Apnoea Support Group
This group is for people are suffering from mental health issues such as sleep apnoea, or any other issues to do with health and wellbeing. Once we have enough interests, we will meet up socially, maybe have a fun sing song, teas and biscuits and share our concerns in a sensitive and (non-judgemental) group atmosphere.
I hope once this group has been established, we can invite experts who can provide assistance on how to use our machines properly, (I still struggle with mine) or, help in any other way. Please, note, information shared must remain inside the group, and treated with the utter most respect and with kindness.
If you like to volunteer, to make this group a success, please let me know. Leave me a text and I will call you back.
Saphron Watson
born_2sing@hotmail.co.uk