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Behavioral Therapy to Improve CPAP Use

Overcoming CPAP Discomfort for Better Sleep

If you’ve been diagnosed with Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA), using a CPAP (Continuous Positive Airway Pressure) machine is one of the most effective ways to improve your breathing and sleep quality. However, many people struggle with wearing the mask due to discomfort, anxiety, or difficulty adjusting. Behavioral Therapy for CPAP use is designed to help you adapt to your CPAP mask with ease, ensuring you get the restful, uninterrupted sleep you need.
 

How Behavioral Therapy Can Help

Dr. Ashley Wilk provides a structured, short-term therapy program (typically 1-5 sessions) to help you gradually adjust to wearing your CPAP mask. Techniques used in therapy include:
 

1. Systematic Desensitization – A step-by-step approach to gradually increasing comfort with your CPAP mask.

2. Conditioning Techniques – Creating positive associations with CPAP use to reduce anxiety and discomfort.

3. Relaxation & Mindfulness – Learning breathing exercises, muscle relaxation, and visualization techniques to reduce mask-related stress.

4. Bedtime Integration Strategies – Practical tips to make CPAP use a seamless part of your nightly routine.
 

What Are the Benefits of CPAP Behavioral Therapy?

✔ Increased CPAP Compliance – Get the full health benefits of CPAP therapy by learning how to wear the mask comfortably.
✔ Better Sleep Quality – Reduce nighttime awakenings, snoring, and daytime fatigue caused by sleep apnea.
✔ Decreased Anxiety & Discomfort – Eliminate feelings of claustrophobia or resistance to wearing the mask.
✔ Improved Overall Health – Consistent CPAP use can lower the risk of high blood pressure, heart disease, and other apnea-related conditions.
✔ Personalized, Virtual Support – Receive expert guidance from Dr. Wilk through online therapy sessions, all from the comfort of home.
 

Is This Therapy Right for You?

This specialized CPAP adjustment therapy may be beneficial if you:

  • Struggle to fall asleep while wearing your CPAP mask

  • Feel anxious, claustrophobic, or panicked when using CPAP

  • Have difficulty keeping the mask on throughout the night

  • Want to improve CPAP tolerance for long-term health benefits

  • Need expert guidance to build a CPAP-friendly bedtime routine
     

Start Sleeping Comfortably with CPAP

Adapting to CPAP therapy doesn’t have to be a struggle. With Behavioral Therapy for CPAP Use, you can eliminate discomfort, reduce anxiety, and make CPAP a natural part of your sleep routine. Click below to schedule your first session with Dr. Ashley Wilk and take the first step toward better sleep and better health.

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