can anxiety cause headaches?

Hi ARocco,

Anxiety can do lots of things! lol

When you are anxious you feel stress and stress can definitely cause headaches/migraines/tension, etc.

I used to suffer terribly from migraines and tension headaches, most likely from anxiety. When I'm anxious (which is almost always), I clench and grind my teeth which is part of the problem.

Besides Ibuprofen, daily relaxation exercises help a lot to diminish tension and in turn the frequency and duration headaches. You could try Progressive Muscle Relaxation, yoga, meditation, cardio, etc.

Best of luck and I hope you get relief soon!

Skatterprank

Hi ARocco

Good to meet you and welcome. Yes anxiety can cause bad headaches as well as a whole host of other symptoms which can mimic other things. I am having a lot of anxiety at the moment and have been having a lot of headaches. I agree with S.C about not over doing the painkillers especially if you are on other medications. I hope you feel better soon try to relax and I find exercise helps with this.

Hibee