I was diagnosed several years ago. Got to a point where the mask woke me up as much as the apnea did and stopped using it. But I got retested a while ago, updated my CPAP and have started again. Test had me at 30+ events / hour, CPAP has me at around .4. And I figure that even if I don't necessarily get more sleep with it on, the sleep I do get is more restful and better for me than oxygen deprivation so I'm trying to stick with it. As a predominantly side-sleeper, I'm gonna switch to pillows/top-of-the-head hose once it's time to replace gear. The front hose is still a hassle for me.