this year when I go back for a physical. But if rather stay like this than have the mask. Ain’t no way I’m sleeping with that on.

There's a number of different models I've had luck with. I'll say finding a mask that fits comfortably probably knocks me out faster than sleeping without it. I don't repeatedly wake myself up with my own snoring.

But even when I get tested, the first few hours usually have to happen before my brain is firing on all cylinders.

Sure. Get up, have some coffee, take a shower - the more time you're upright and breathing properly, the less tired you feel.

But insufficient sleep is still awful for you long term, especially if you're spending half the night asphyxiating every few minutes.