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I started doing this several years ago by centering each of the wheels under the head of my bed on-top of an over-sized (~8x10) soft-cover book about 1.5 inches thick. Because the books are big and "soft" the wheels press into them, becoming fairly secure (though not doing the books any favors). You might not think that 1.5 inches is enough of an elevation to help, but it seemed to improve my sleep (can't rule out placebo effect, of course).
Other things that have apparently helped my sleep:
Personally, I think ME makes you more sensitive to waking stimuli when you sleep. If you sleep past dawn, the curtains block out the changing light. If there are noises in your neighborhood, the white noises helps to mask them. The elevated bed and nasal strips may improve air flow problems that might also wake you up. My sleep improved when I did all these things.
If you think you may have true sleep apnea, however, you should, of course, see a doctor.
Other things that have apparently helped my sleep:
- Light blocking curtains
- Running a fan all night (white noise)
- Nasal strips (possibly helps because I have a deviated septum which may restricts air flow)
Personally, I think ME makes you more sensitive to waking stimuli when you sleep. If you sleep past dawn, the curtains block out the changing light. If there are noises in your neighborhood, the white noises helps to mask them. The elevated bed and nasal strips may improve air flow problems that might also wake you up. My sleep improved when I did all these things.
If you think you may have true sleep apnea, however, you should, of course, see a doctor.
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