Thread: headache tips?

I get headaches quite often, migranes every once in a while... What helps me depends on the kind of headache, but here are some things you could try:

*Conscious deep breathing. Breathe in your nose, deep breath, exhale out your mouth. Do this for a few minutes, or until you just start feeling better

*cool compress on your neck, forehead, eye, crown, wherever the pain is.. not freezing cold, but cool.. think cool washcloth, or an icepack wrapped in a thick towel.

*dark and quiet. lay in bed, shut the shades, turn off all sounds and distractions you can (tv, radio, etc), shut your eyes and try to relax the pain away (this can be paired up with the breathing and/or compress)

*pressure point for headaches. squeeze the fleshy part of your hand between your index finger and your thumb firmly but not to cause pain, hold it until you feel some relief.

hope it goes away soon! I understand what a pain (literally) they are! especially without meds! I'm pretty sure I couldn't go on living if I didn't have Excedrine nearby at all times lol