In 2015, I was diagnosed with two sleep disorders as a result of blockages in my airways during sleep, mainly when sleeping on my back, which was my favourite sleeping position.

• Upper airways resistance syndrome – partial blockage of the nasal passage caused by swollen turbinates, resulting in me struggling to breathe
• Obstructive sleep apnea – blockage of the airways caused by the tongue and soft tissues in the throat., resulting in cessation of breathing 20 times per hour, for up to 30 seconds each time.

My quality of life was poor as I was severely sleep deprived. This sleep deprivation led to high blood pressure, depression, anxiety, fatigue, brain fog, irritability, low oxygen levels and impaired memory, among other symptoms.

The main treatment option available at the time was the use of a Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) machine which I was told, I would have to use for the rest of my life. That was not good news. God miraculously provided the machine, which cost $250,000 at the time. I used it for a few months but found it difficult to adjust. It was way too cumbersome so after a while I stopped using it. I tried sleeping on my side and that worked for a few years. I thought my problems were over. I repeated the sleep tests yearly and the problems seemed to have resolved itself. Not quite!

In 2023, the issue resurfaced. Determined not to go back to using CPAP, I tried the ZZooma, a devise which I strapped to my back during sleep and which should prevent me from rolling on to my back. It seemed a good idea at the time, and I decided to give it a try. That too, proved cumbersome and uncomfortable so I gave it up after a few attempts. More money down the drain. Oh, for a good night’s sleep!

I was advised by a sleep therapist to do another sleep test, the result of which revealed that in addition, to obstructive sleep apnea, I had now developed central sleep apnea, meaning that my brain was not sending messages to the breathing muscles to work during sleep. I was advised to purchase a new machine called a Variable Positive Air Pressure (VPAP) which could handle both conditions and I reluctantly did so, as I had once again started to experience effects of sleep deprivation, which was wreaking havoc on my quality of life. I became s shadow of myself as I had no energy and was constantly fatigued.

Once again, I had to be connecting to a machine in order to get a good night’s sleep. Though this time around I felt a little more comfortable with the machine and was actually sleeping better, I could not accept the thought of sleeping like that for the rest of my life, so I started to talk to God about healing me of the condition. I began to read and declare healing scriptures over my life. When I took Communion, I thanked God for healing me as His Word said by His stripes we are healed (Isaiah 53:5). I continue to declare my healing and I continue to believe that I am healed.

I reminded God that I had purpose to fulfil, and I need to be in good health to do the work that He has called me to do, I asked Him to do something about the matter, and He did.

I can report that I last used the sleep machine in December 2024. Six months later in June 2025, I am doing much better health wise. I am sleeping well, I am energized and my blood pressure and oxygen levels are normal. I am no longer moody and irritable, and I owe it all to Him. To God be the glory, He is my Healer, My Jehovah Rapha.!

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