[busgirl78]

One of my biggest triggers right now is a headache I've been having. I've read and heard that anxiety itself causes headaches. I'm wondering if people that have experienced this could describe it. I mean, would you be able to describe the headache your'e getting? Your pain level, where your'e having pain, how long it lasts. And do meds (tylenol, other..) help? I guess I'm hoping to find out that this headache is just caused by my anxiety.. and not to worry. Thank you.

[Nike007]

Originally Posted by busgirl78

One of my biggest triggers right now is a headache I've been having. I've read and heard that anxiety itself causes headaches. I'm wondering if people that have experienced this could describe it. I mean, would you be able to describe the headache your'e getting? Your pain level, where your'e having pain, how long it lasts. And do meds (tylenol, other..) help? I guess I'm hoping to find out that this headache is just caused by my anxiety.. and not to worry. Thank you.

Yes; I have anxiety headaches (as I refer to them). I use to have them more often and more severe before medication, which helped me a lot. I guess I'll tell you my experience before and after medication.

Before:

This would be moderate to severe pain. I couldn't concentrate with these ones, but I could still function better than migraines I think. My pain was usually a tension headache, so it happened in the front of my head (forehead), but occasionally one side of the head. These usually lasted 3 hours or so. Terrible. I never tried medication for these headaches because of fear that people in my life would be mad at me for them.

After:

These are mild to moderate pain. Not bad at all, just annoying. These are also tension headaches, equally in the front and one side. These probably last 1-2 hours, and headache medicine works for me. I know someone that medication doesn't work for them.

Hope this helps .

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[spring2014]

Originally Posted by busgirl78

One of my biggest triggers right now is a headache I've been having. I've read and heard that anxiety itself causes headaches. I'm wondering if people that have experienced this could describe it. I mean, would you be able to describe the headache your'e getting? Your pain level, where your'e having pain, how long it lasts. And do meds (tylenol, other..) help? I guess I'm hoping to find out that this headache is just caused by my anxiety.. and not to worry. Thank you.

hi busgirl78 ,
my headache are from tension that is caused by my anxiety level going up high . I usually would take aleve for the headache but I also do my relaxation techniques that my therapist gave me when my anxiety level is high . Also my high Anxiety list . here it is :
For High Anxiety
1) physical activity
2) deep breathing
3) mindfulness box
4) guided imagery
5) progressive muscle relaxation exercises
6) diversions
7) counteracting thoughts
a. think positive
8) relaxation exercises
9) journaling
10) mindfulness meditation
11) STOP technique











Diagnosis: Anxiety and depression
meds : Cymbalta 90 mgs at night
Vistaril 2 25 mgs daily for anxiety prn
50 mgs at night for insomnia

[Amarose]

I get headaches and very lightheaded, floaty feeling.