Struggling with Headache

Beth Be Well

Regular Member

Joined : Mar 2014

Posts : 383

Posted 8/31/2015 2:02 PM (GMT 0)

Struggling. My headache has return, started last night, it's mainly on the left side of my head behind my ear. I can barely focus at work and I don't want to have to take a Xanax. I haven't taken one since Friday (I know they're highly addicting and I don't want to get in a habit of popping them like tic tacs). Can tension headaches be concentrated on one side? It's a weird pressure tight sensation that sometimes feels numb...when I touch it or gently play with my hair the pain and sensation seems to subside a bit. I'm sorry I'm so high maintenance lately guys! It's so hard to deal with this and be at work:((((((((((

Post Edited By Moderator (Scaredy Cat) : 8/31/2015 9:40:51 AM (GMT-6)

Momtogigiandquinn

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Joined : Aug 2014

Posts : 1148

Posted 8/31/2015 3:08 PM (GMT 0)

Beth,

My anxiety (or tension) headaches are always behind my left ear. Sometimes they travel all the way down my neck and land in the middle of my shoulder blade. I either tough them out (which is extremely difficult sometimes, as I can't concentrate and feel like I'm going crazy) or I take a Xanax (because aspirin doesn't do ANYTHING for me when I get these headaches).

I understand your fear of getting addicted to a medication, but you are at no risk of addiction by taking a Xanax once or twice a month. But you have to do what is comfortable for you:)

Hope you feel better soon!

Scaredy Cat

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Joined : Sep 2006

Posts : 28868

Posted 8/31/2015 3:42 PM (GMT 0)

Hi BBW,

You are likely tense about awaiting your results...

Try some progressive muscle relaxation...concentrating on the upper body especially.

Here is a link:http://www.stress-relief-exercises.com/progressive_muscle_relaxation.html

When you you expect to hear from your doctor's office? I am sure you will feel much better after hearing all is going to be okay!

S.C.

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