Chronic Pain Research – Attitudes and Behaviour
June 23rd, 2012
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A recent study at Johns Hopkins Medicine has shown that a person’s positive attitude may be just as effective as a painkiller if they can successfully put the pain out of their mind. The more optimistic outlook will also lead to better sleep.
Key Points:
- 80% of chronic pain sufferers experience sleep disturbance
- People with altered sleep patterns are more sensitive to pain
- There was a direct correlation between negative thinking about pain and poor sleep
- Cognitive behavioural therapy can be just as effective as pain medication
- You change the way you feel by changing the way you think
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