To help you sleep when you have chronic pain, you can try:
- Setting an alarm an hour before bed to get ready to sleep
- Having a bedtime routine, such as having a shower, brushing your teeth and then reading a few pages of a book
- Going to sleep and waking up at a regular time every day
- Meditating before bed to help you relax, even if it’s just for a couple of minutes
- Writing down any thoughts on your mind into your journal or a notepad
- Time your chronic pain medication around your sleep time, so it lasts all night
- Listen to calming music or podcast
- Gentle stretching to relieve tension in the area you’re experiencing chronic pain
If you find it difficult to sleep throughout the night and wake up every few hours, you may want to consider seeing a specialist doctor. A pain clinic can offer you advice and chronic pain treatment options.
