jgillam
07-09-2017, 15:50
After many years and many restless nights of sleep while camping, I think I've finally turned the page.
I don't have any anxiety about sleeping outdoors but, I've been using a Cpap at home to treat OSA, and think that I need it to be comfortable at night. When I camp I don't take it and therefore don't sleep. Many nights I had assumed that I never even fall asleep.
A few weeks ago, while reviewing my Fitbit sleep cycle after a sleepless, Cpap-less camping trip, I discovered that I had actually fallen asleep for a few hours immediately after going to bed but, was awaken and stayed awake after the short rest.
I wondered if I was being woken up by an apnea and was unable to fall back asleep because I had essentially taken a 2-3 hour nap. After having it recommended a few times, I finally ordered an oral device (Pure Sleep) to use while camping in hopes of reducing apneas.
After 7 nights at Boy Scout camp, I believe the combination of an oral devise and the use of soft ear plugs has made it possible for me to sleep reasonably well while camping now. I just need to figure out how to avoid dry mouth now.
Regarding ear plugs, I tend to be hyper-vigilant while camping, mostly because I'm never alone. I'm always with my kids or the scouts and feel responsible for them. Putting in ear plugs was hard as I was losing a key sense but, I had to do it and believe it helps.
Hopefully this information can help someone.
I don't have any anxiety about sleeping outdoors but, I've been using a Cpap at home to treat OSA, and think that I need it to be comfortable at night. When I camp I don't take it and therefore don't sleep. Many nights I had assumed that I never even fall asleep.
A few weeks ago, while reviewing my Fitbit sleep cycle after a sleepless, Cpap-less camping trip, I discovered that I had actually fallen asleep for a few hours immediately after going to bed but, was awaken and stayed awake after the short rest.
I wondered if I was being woken up by an apnea and was unable to fall back asleep because I had essentially taken a 2-3 hour nap. After having it recommended a few times, I finally ordered an oral device (Pure Sleep) to use while camping in hopes of reducing apneas.
After 7 nights at Boy Scout camp, I believe the combination of an oral devise and the use of soft ear plugs has made it possible for me to sleep reasonably well while camping now. I just need to figure out how to avoid dry mouth now.
Regarding ear plugs, I tend to be hyper-vigilant while camping, mostly because I'm never alone. I'm always with my kids or the scouts and feel responsible for them. Putting in ear plugs was hard as I was losing a key sense but, I had to do it and believe it helps.
Hopefully this information can help someone.