Sleep is a basic need for all humans.  The average adult needs 8 hours of undisturbed sleep. Studies show that not getting enough quality sleep leads to cognitive decline.  Sleep loss also affects the immune system and the body’s ability to fight off infections.  Cancer rates increase significantly with sleep loss.  Sleep for someone with chronic illness is difficult. Chronic Illness and Sleep For those of us with chronic illness sleep is a constant struggle.  Pain keeps us up at night.  Finding comfort during sleep is difficult.  Our brains process pain differently and we may experience more pain sensitivity at night. Some of the medications we need to take have…