Physical activity of any kind is exhausting and may aggravate the pain. Soon the person becomes the victim of a vicious circle in which total preoccupation with pain leads to irritability and depression. The sufferer can't sleep at night and the next day's weariness compounds the problem, leading to more irritability, depression, and pain. If you find yourself fighting chronic pain, it may be affecting your sleep, even if you do not have a sleep disorder. Typically, pain will cause insomnia in patients.
Sleep studies indicate that persons with pain take longer to fall asleep.
They also wake up more frequently after finally falling asleep. Whatever the cause, lack of sleep can affect you physically, mentally, and emotionally. Resolving the chronic pain issue, if possible, will help you sleep better. If the chronic pain cannot easily be treated, you may also need to consult with a sleep specialist to help you create a plan of attack to lessen your sleep problems.