Insomnia Caused By Pain

Do You Suffer from Sleep Deprivation?

Its very common for those with chronic pain to suffer from sleep deprivation. They are unable to fall asleep, or once asleep they are unable to stay asleep.

Once you lie down, close your eyes and begin to relax there is nothing left to distract you from the pain.  Distraction is a great help during the daytime.  Activities such as going for a walk, gardening, or socializing can take your mind off your pain and give you some relief. But at night this disappears.

Sleep deprivation alone makes you feel rotten but on top of chronic pain being unable to sleep can make each day a real struggle. Not only that but sleep is vital for health, lack of sleep reduces healing and immune response.

A good night's sleep also gives you the strength and energy to follow your pain relief program. 

Studies show that prolonged sleep deprivation can lead to a condition much like fibromyalgia, total body aching, fatigue, tender points, and mood instability. Existing pain is amplified and tolerance for pressure is reduced (hence tenderness

So How Can You Sleep Better When You Hurt?

Practice a relaxation technique when lying in bed ready to sleep. There are several methods so just use the one which you find most helpful. It is useful to have practiced these during the day so that you are familiar with them. These are some of the most useful relaxation techniques:

I recommend using the Sleep Sound Audio Program which uses guided imagery, hypnotic suggestion and brainwave entrainment to send you to sleep quickly and easily. Sleep Sound also has an audio to help you get back to sleep if you should wake in the night. You can learn more about Sleep Sound here:

Sleep Deprivation Audios

Brainwave Entrainment for sleep