Pain and Loss of Sleep May Benefit from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
August 24th, 2009 |
A GoodTherapy.org News Headline
It has long been suspected that insomnia, rather than being a symptom of other health concerns, is a standalone issue that tends to be accompanied by any number of physical and mental difficulties. Those who experience chronic pain, such as in the case of people afflicted by osteoarthritis, are often affected by difficulty sleeping as well. Seeking better treatment for such clients, researchers at the University of Washington Seattle have performed a study on the ability of cognitive behavioral therapy to address both pain and sleeplessness. In contrast to a control group given stress management and wellness training, those given CBT reported significant gains in sleep efficiency and quality as well as a reduction in perceived pain over a year-long period. Therapy may gain a boost over popular medications as a result of the work.
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3 comments so far
I have terrible trouble sleeping and have tried many things with little success. CBT sounds like a good option to try.
I hate it when I can’t sleep. I go through periods of insomnia where I could cry. I’m so tired and my brain still keeps rattling along. I wake up feeling like I’ve been kicked all over. That CBT-I course is appealing.
Thanks for the information, Good Therapy.
CBT is definitely an interesting option to solve an age-old problem…BUT, insomnia is a difficult thing to cure.