Erik, roll up some gauze and put in in the sides of your mouth. This will soak up some of that thick saliva and give you a little respite. This is how I got sleep when it was at its worst. I also slept propped up, which helped a lot. Remember that thousands of people are going through this just as you are, and many thousands of others have survived it, and you can too. I figured that as long as I could still complain, I was doing okay. (grin). You're gonna make it!