Painiac: The Podcast On Living Well Even When Life Hurts
Health:Self-Help
Painsomnia the difficulty of falling and staying asleep when dealing with chronic pain is a real challenge for painaics. Research shows that one of the most important predictors for pain intensity is the number of hours slept the night before. If you sleep poorly, your pain will likely be worse the next day. Years ago, when the pain I live with was at its worst, I was unable to lie down flat in a bed. My back was so rigid and contorted in spasms that In fact, it was so impossible for me to lit flat that I had to get an MRI under anesthesia so that I could fit inside of the MRI machine. I would dread going to sleep at night. Whenever it would get dark, I would tense up and get nervous about the idea of trying to go to sleep. I started to develop simple practices that helped me find comfort, which started to change my sleep habits.
In preparation for this episode, I asked some of our Painaic community members to share their personal tips for sleeping well with chronic pain. I hope that this episode offers you some new and creative ways to rest better and sleep well. So grab a cup of tea or a cozy blanket and curl up while we explore the world of sleep.
Painiac 302 | Calming Body Scan with Shelly
Camisha Jones | The Poetry of Pain
Season 3 | More Painiac Coming Your Way
Painiac 207: What Does it Mean to Get Better
Paniac 206: Knowing Your Rights in the Workplace - Dr. Beth Loy Talks About Job Accommodations
Painiac 205: Virtual Reality & Chronic Pain Management with Josh Sackman
Painiac 203: What Can Fear Show Us?
Painiac 202: Living Confidently & Creatively with Danielle Blocker
Paniac 201: Season Two Kick Off! + Gentle Hug From Shelly
Painiac Season Two Update
The Power in the Path | Season One Wrap Up
Medical Marijuana for Pain Relief: In Conversation with Dr. Rachna Patel
Holistic Medicine and Natural Remedies for Pain Relief : In Conversation with Kirsten Cowan, LAc
Join Shelly in an open, honest, and inspiring conversation with Kira Lynne
DIY Self-Care: Simple, Free or Cheap Pain Relief Treatments
In Conversation with Jen Lake
Managing Our Expectations and Pacing Ourselves
Using the Focusing Method to Manage Pain and Overwhelming Emotions with Anne Weiser Cornell
Setting Manageable Goals When Living with Pain
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