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I've tried sensory deprivation tanks twice and fell asleep instantly both times, though my goal was to hallucinate. It was really restful, pleasant sleep. Proba

by cm2012 5y ago

I've tried sensory deprivation tanks twice and fell asleep instantly both times, though my goal was to hallucinate. It was really restful, pleasant sleep. Probably means my normal sleep is low quality, which makes sense since I have sleep apnea.

pbronez 5y ago
Can you share a bit more about your experience using a sensory deprivation tank with sleep apnea? Did you bring a CPAP into the tank?
- cm2012 5y ago
  Not at all, I just went in like normal. I don't use CPAP at home because I've been too lazy to get it, but I know I have sleep apnea since I snore all night. I think because you are weightless in the water my airways open up so I'm not affected in the tank.
  - anyoneworks 5y ago
    Maybe the reason you're too "lazy" is because you're exhausted because you have sleep apnea.
  - noahjk 5y ago
    This is an interesting thought experiment for my uneducated brain. How much of your body is actually "weightless" in this situation? Or is it just a trick of the mind? Surely gravity would still affect parts of your body? What difference does fully submerged vs. floating have on this effect?
    - moron4hire 5y ago
      It's not the same sensation as weightless. It's a lack of pressure points anywhere on the body. It's like dropping backwards into a deep snow bank. Actual weightlessness is disturbing, if you're not used to it. This is just comfortable.
  - algorias 5y ago
    snoring does not imply that you have sleep apnea! I actually had a sleep study done, I snore but have neither apnea nor dyspnea.
  - bradbatt 5y ago
    Go get your CPAP. It will change your life. It will also extend your life.
AlwaysRock 5y ago
I have been told an edible helps a lot if you actually want to experience any type of hallucination.
- TremendousJudge 5y ago
  If you're willing to add drugs to the mix then the tank isn't really necessary
  - AlwaysRock 5y ago
    Well I guess not. But there is a difference between taking an edible at home or socially and taking one pre deprivation tank.

by cm2012 5y ago

pbronez 5y ago

Can you share a bit more about your experience using a sensory deprivation tank with sleep apnea? Did you bring a CPAP into the tank?

cm2012 5y ago
Not at all, I just went in like normal. I don't use CPAP at home because I've been too lazy to get it, but I know I have sleep apnea since I snore all night. I think because you are weightless in the water my airways open up so I'm not affected in the tank.
- anyoneworks 5y ago
  Maybe the reason you're too "lazy" is because you're exhausted because you have sleep apnea.
- noahjk 5y ago
  This is an interesting thought experiment for my uneducated brain. How much of your body is actually "weightless" in this situation? Or is it just a trick of the mind? Surely gravity would still affect parts of your body? What difference does fully submerged vs. floating have on this effect?
  - moron4hire 5y ago
    It's not the same sensation as weightless. It's a lack of pressure points anywhere on the body. It's like dropping backwards into a deep snow bank. Actual weightlessness is disturbing, if you're not used to it. This is just comfortable.
- algorias 5y ago
  snoring does not imply that you have sleep apnea! I actually had a sleep study done, I snore but have neither apnea nor dyspnea.
- bradbatt 5y ago
  Go get your CPAP. It will change your life. It will also extend your life.

AlwaysRock 5y ago

I have been told an edible helps a lot if you actually want to experience any type of hallucination.

TremendousJudge 5y ago
If you're willing to add drugs to the mix then the tank isn't really necessary
- AlwaysRock 5y ago
  Well I guess not. But there is a difference between taking an edible at home or socially and taking one pre deprivation tank.