I had a stroke almost 5 years ago, now. Doctor said one of my big risk factors was my OSA.
I have a couple of friends who “can’t bring themselves to wear the Darth Vader mask”. I’m afraid NOT to wear it.
Long story but he uses O2 with a nasal cannula while sleeping.
Saved his life and his sanity...and ours.
I’ve been on cpap for a couple of years now, it has made a big difference.
I’m with you, now. Took me about 2 years to get used to wearing a CPAP, absolutely hated it at first. Secret for me was to not wear the mask quite to tight on my face. Now I’m like you, almost afraid not to sleep with it.