#breathingisoverrated

Sleep apnea makes it feel luxurious to breathe during sleep — something you don’t always get to do. But do not panic, it can be dealt with. One of the most common treatments is using a CPAP machine, a device that forces air into your airways to keep them open while you sleep. It’s like a miniature jet engine for your face, but what the hell, it keeps you breathing.

If CPAP isn’t for you, lifestyle changes such as losing weight, sleeping on your side or not drinking alcohol can help. In severe cases, surgery may be an alternative.

I swear, we've been in a perpetual state of fire and smoke most of the past year. I'm about 100 miles from the current Northern CA fire (the Camp Fire), and we're so completely inundated with smoke that they cancelled school and we're being told to limit outdoor activities/exposure. When you go out at night and turn on you car's headlights, you can see all of the ash and particulate in the air. Other than being inconvenienced by the smoke, I have been fortunate.....but so many other have not.

As of 11/15/2018, there are 63 confirmed deaths and over 600 people still unaccounted for. 💔

Please, if you're able to donate, please consider a cash donation to either https://www.nvcf.org or to https://www.gofundme.com/tcb-2018-camp-fire-fund