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Old 02-19-2009, 08:38 AM
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me too!

I am normally a campion sleeper. I can lay down, say I am going to sleep, and simply drift off. Since changing the mannitol in copaxone, I am a light sleeper, and tend to be drifty instead of a deep sleeper. its really bugging me! I dont feel rested, and I am easily on edge. I am on baclofen, and have a bottle of xanax at my disposal, but dont wish to spend the next day hung over, or thick headed. I just want my old routine back!

I have been using yoga breathing, and relaxation exercises, and that has been helpful. draw in breath, move tummy, count to 5. hold for 5, and then slowly let out for a count of 10. Make sure your room isnt too warm, or too cold. Shut off all those lights, like the LED from the TV, or the glowing alarm clock. Even if you have to use a sleep mask to do it.

Hopefully we will be drifting off soon...zzzzz
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