A recent post from an acquaintance regarding migraines has prompted this post. Do you suffer from migraines or headaches? f you do, you might want to consider the following ideas in addition to your self care as you search for reprieve.
If you suffer from Migraines? Which of the following strike a chord with you on a personal level
- Poor Personal Boundaries – do you know when to say no? How clear are you at expressing your boundaries? Does the migraine benefit you by forcing you to say no and express your boundaries
- Are you overwhelmed by how much you have to do? Does the migraine get you out of situations that you needed to get out of.
- What would you have to have dealt with if the migraine hadn’t happened, what problem or conflict did you avoid?
- What circumstances are you in that you do not feel strong in?
- What stress or responsibility do you have that is causing you to try to please others?
All of these scenarios create inner conflict or suppressed anger at not choosing yourself and not making choices that support you – or anger towards the people who continually ask you for more that what you are supposed to contribute. This creates an inner conflict. Ask yourself what was happening in your life right before the migraine started. Look for areas where you are putting unnecessary pressure on yourself or someone else is putting too much pressure on your and look for areas that are consuming too much of your energy.
Ok That’s The Problem – Now What are the Solutions for Migraines?
Consider the following in your search for a solution:
- Re computer work – are you working too much on your computer and if you are are you using any “blue light blocking glasses?” What exactly is blue light – do some more research here but essentially light from the sun falls in the seven color spectrum (red, orange, yellow, green, blue, indigo and violet). Blue is one of the seven colors and is most helpful in the day (when the sun is up) computers and comptuer screens emit relatively high amounts of blue light. This light is harmful to our sleep patterns and eyes if we are on screens at night. Blue light blocking glasses worn in the evening, block these harmful rays. This might give you some relief -and is an easy solution as you can get a pair of these glasses for $15-20.
- Magnesium supplementation is mentioned by more than a few people – do some research on this, again, an easy fix if this is your issue.
- Diet – in its many forms were mentioned as triggers, notably, wine, dairy, gluten, coffee and chocolate. Also Low hydration levels. Some found relief from electrolyte drinks
- The ocean, homeopathic remedies and cold compresses around the neck are also recommended by some people.
Wishing you relief from whatever is ailing you and good health.
