Are You the Next Idol?
You could be the next Idol in your bed partner's book! That means that using your PAP device is a win-win situation.
Although when educating patients and their families, I still hear PAP users saying, "the mask is not very sexy". Of course my next response is what is more beneficial, using the mask and machine, or having your bed partner sleeping in another room. Most people say they would rather have the bed partner in the same room.
This is much better than the alternative, which could be waking up next someone who is DEAD. I know that sounds harsh, but this kind of straight talk sometimes brings people to realize that PAP, "ain't all that bad".
Most bed partners are definitely the support system. They remind PAP users to put their masks on when they sleep and often assist with adjustments when air leaks are present.
There are still scenarios that prove our brain disconnects us from our environment when sleeping. Patients try out their skills as comedians when they say, they aren't sure if they snore, since they don't stay awake long enough to find out. But again the bed partner speaks up to say there aren't words to describe the snoring.
So be the next Idol at your house, put on the PAP....