Charm wrote:

[quote]I believe they would have found your description of the mask fitting as overly dismissive of their feelings. The tabloid version, scary as it was, comports with their experience. [/quote]

I am sure their description of the mask fitting and therapy corresponds with many people's experience. And yes, I have read of peoples problems on this forum. Even if you understand the need for it, claustrophobia on top of all the other stresses could easily make it a nightmare. As a scientist without claustrophobia, however, my husband found it curiously comfortforting.