Emma is joined by Kajsa Bradley. Together they discuss:
* Struggling with depression and anxiety as a teenager but not receiving mental health treatment;
* Kajsa being away from home in Europe and reaching a mental breaking point;
* Starting therapy - feeling shame and judgment about seeking help from a therapist;
* Moving back to Oregon and trying several therapists before finding a great therapeutic match;
* Kajsa having a sleep study and being diagnosed with severe obstructive sleep apnea;
* Feelings of relief because diagnosis gave some treatment options but also having feelings of shame and embarrassment;
* Adjusting to CPAP therapy well, to begin with, but then developing problems with wearing the mask all night;
* Being labelled CPAP "non-compliant" and having surgery with an ENT and seeing a reduction in AHI;
* Kajsa starting a blog to write about her experiences and help other people.
Kajsa's blog: https://www.mentalhealthnaps.com/
Follow Kajsa on Instagram: www.instagram.com/mental_health_naps_
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This episode is sponsored by: Mute Nasal Dilators www.mutesnoring.com and Betterhelp www.betterhelp.com/emma
Disclaimer: this episode of the podcast includes people with sleep apnea discussing their own experiences of medical procedures and devices. This is for information purposes only and you should consult with your own medical professionals before you start or stop any medication or treatment.
