I also have sleep apnea and snored terribly. I was always tired. I got my CPAP about 6 years ago - love it. I have the nose pillow - just sits between my lip and nose and has 2 rubber tips that just barely go into your nose. Very comfortable. I sleep so well. Please use it - it could save your life. Just keep trying masks or nose pillows until you find one that's comfortable. My supplier is very good to work with me on that. Hopefully, yours will be too.