CPAP Success Stories
It’s easy to get discouraged in the early days of CPAP. This page collects stories from people who’ve pushed through the tough part and found better sleep on the other side.
Use this page when you need a reminder that CPAP can be worth it.
1. Podcasts & Personal Stories
- Sleep Apnea Stories (Podcast & Website)
Interviews with people living with sleep apnea, CPAP, oral appliances, and other treatments. - Understanding Sleep Apnea with Emma Cooksey (podcast episode)
A deep dive into diagnosis, denial, and finally embracing treatment. - Aeroflow – What One Patient Wishes She Had Known When She Started CPAP
Six lessons from a long-term CPAP user. - Sleeplay – “I Finally Got Diagnosed with Sleep Apnea and Everything Changed”
A traveler’s story about life before and after CPAP. - ResMed – “Young and Restless: My CPAP Story”
Story of a younger patient who learned to embrace CPAP and feel better.
2. Written Success Stories & Articles
- CPAP Supplies – Personal CPAP Success Stories
- Cleveland Clinic – Patient Sleep Transformed After Alternative CPAP Device
- Project Sleep – Fighting Sleep Apnea Shame and Stigma
These stories can help you feel less alone and more hopeful about your own path.
3. Community Spaces Where Success Stories Are Shared
Many forums and support groups have specific “success” or “wins” threads:
- CPAPtalk Forum – Success/Wins Threads
- Apnea Board Forum – Long-Term Therapy Experiences
- Facebook CPAP Support Groups – Before/After Posts
Reading how other people solved challenges similar to yours can often suggest your next step.
4. Share Your Own Story
If CPAP (or another sleep apnea treatment) has helped you:
- You could help someone else feel less alone.
- You don’t need to be perfect or “finished” to share.
👉 Submit your story or a favorite success resource
Select “Personal Story / Success” as the type when you submit it.
Or:
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