Last week we looked at why people with pain disorders have trouble sleeping.  Today we’ll look at how you can improve your sleep.

9 ways to get better sleep

Next week will be the last post in this series.  We’ll have a discussion next Monday about how you did with this series.  Was it helpful?  Anything confusing?  Are you continuing to practice all the exercises?  Which ones work best for you?  Please join in!

After the end of this series, I’m going to introduce “Monday Chats.”  I’m envisioning these as conversations with you, as well as a forum for readers to talk with each other.  For a few hours each Monday, these chats will be moderated in real-time – comment, and get a comment back right away.  (Of course, you’ll also be able to leave comments at anytime, but the real-time conversation will only be for a few hours.)

Each Monday for Monday Chats, you’ll be invited to comment on a topic or specific question.  You’re welcome at this point to send in topics/questions you’d like to discuss with other readers.  As well, if you’re interested in being a moderator yourself one week, let me know.

I’ll be interested to see how “Monday Chats” go.  And you will be what makes it a success!

The deadline for your April Pain-Blog Carnival submission is 4/25.

Other articles in the Pain Management Class series:

• How to change a habit, part 1
• How to change a habit, part 2
• Breathing exercises, part 1
• Relaxation exercise
• How to succeed with your new habit
• Breathing exercises, part 2
• 6 great ideas to help you succeed with your new habit
• Cats succeeding at their New Year’s resolution
• Visualization
• Guided imagery, part 1
• Guided imagery, part 2
• Stress management, part 1
• Stress management, part 2
• Why people with pain can’t sleep

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