I had actually known I had sleep apnea for a number of years, I just didn’t do anything about it. My wife would tell me that I stopped breathing during the night and that she would lie awake counting the seconds until I started to breathe again. I thought I was sleeping through the night, so I never really gave it a lot of thought. Anyway, what’s the big deal? I always thought, so I snore and stop breathing. At least I’m getting some sleep. A few years ago I went for a routine physical checkup, and my doctor asked me if there were anything else she needed to know. I told her I had sleep apnea. She asked me how I knew, and I told her about my wife’s account of my sleep habits. I was told to use a CPAP mask for some time until I get the breathing right. I have been using it for more than two years. I feel good, My sleep apnea is gone with the medication and my breathing is alright. So can I stop using the CPAP? I have tried to stop it but I have felt it is needed, maybe its the psychological effect of using it continuously. Please give your suggestions.