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Posted 4/4/2014 4:23 AM (GMT 0)
Hi, hope everyone is well.
My head is in knotts, because I am stressed. It will pass. Is there anything I can do to stop my head from being knotted up from frowning and stress? I'm going to have a difficult day tomorrow as well.

Thank you. I don't know if anything will work except sleep, rest and relax.

Thank you HB

Post Edited (HappyBean) : 4/3/2014 10:45:12 PM (GMT-6)

Posted 4/4/2014 5:15 AM (GMT 0)
HB.,

Try this along with some stretching of the shoulders/neck/upper body.

http://www.stress-relief-exercises.com/progressive_muscle_relaxation.html

I hope that you get relief soon! :)

S.C.

Posted 4/4/2014 6:55 AM (GMT 0)
hi happy bean, so sorry that you are suffering a headache. i definitely know what you are goiing through as i get daily chronic headaches and migraines.as you said, rest and relaxation are crucial, but while you are lying down, a cold, wet face cloth over the painful area can really help. have someone cheange it over for you when needed, or keep a bowl of cold water next to you to refresh the cloth. dripping wet is best.the usual painkillers help, i hesitate to suggest caffeine, because for many with anxiety, this can be a trigger and something to definitely stay away from. if, however, you are like me and caffeine does not affect my anxiety, a cup of strong black coffee, either on its own or with your painkiller, can wok wonders. i stress thouggh, if you are unsure of caffeine s effect on your anxiety, don t try this. also, a couple of drops of lavender oil on a hanky inside your pillowcase, can be soothing. i will pray that you find some relief, blessings
Posted 4/4/2014 5:56 PM (GMT 0)
Hi S.C. and mindymaggie,

Thank you very much for your posts on this thread. I really do appreciate it.

I was very stressed yesterday, at the same time, I had not fully realised until today, that some of the emotional response I was having, was also likely due to PMT.

Do you think it is worth visiting the GP, to explain how much it might have effected my emotions.

I think that it did ramp up my anxiety, that and my caffiene intake, I smoke cigarettes as well, which also is a stimulant. Maybe the practise nurse might be able to help.

Best Wishes! Your support has meant a lot to me.

HB.
Posted 4/4/2014 6:07 PM (GMT 0)
I am really sorry mindymaggie, that you have daily headaches and migraines, that doesn't sound nice. This way I was feeling, was not common for me, more common actually if I drink alcohol I have a similar anxiety response, but I had not had any alcohol.

I felt better today, apart from the headache in the morning too, I had to take pain relief for.

Best Wishes, I hope that you find out what is causing your migraines and headaches, can the doctor or practise nurse help with that? Best Wishes, and nice to hear from you. HB.
Posted 4/4/2014 6:36 PM (GMT 0)
You could mention it to your doctor...and if you have a good one, they might make some suggestions...but often I hear that this issue does not get the attention that it deserves...so here is a helpful link.:)

S.C.

http://www.everydayhealth.com/anxiety/why-anxiety-spikes-with-your-period.aspx

Posted 4/4/2014 6:43 PM (GMT 0)
Thank you S.C :)
Posted 4/5/2014 12:36 AM (GMT 0)
dear happy bean, i m glad you are feeling better today! no doctor, have been able to help with my migraines, and some of my headaches are probably rebound headaches from having to use regular painkillers for my headaches! fun eh? thanks for your concern, blessings
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