At first, Annette was slightly nervous about using the tape, though she was keen to try anything that might help her sleep and increase her energy levels. Initially, she found taping her mouth to be uncomfortable, and noticed that her breathing increased due to anxiety when she used it. However, over the next few days she practiced wearing the tape for short periods of 20 minutes while she went about her normal activities at home. This helped to acclimatize her to breathing through her nose and to overcome any fears about wearing the tape at night.
