Headache Pain
Headache Pain My headache has been getting worse over the past few days and I'm thinking about whether to see a doctor. I've tried the usual treatments for headaches but none seem to work. Can you tell if it's because my brain is wired differently to someone else? Do I have more of a sensitivity to pain due to my mental health issues or something else? I feel like I might be depressed or angry, so I know it's not my fault. Or maybe my headaches will get better with time and I'll just end up having them forever and ever? Is there any way I can relieve some sort of pain from my head or will that just make things worse? If my symptoms are caused by an illness, how do I treat it without making myself sicker?
I just started feeling very nauseous and tired lately. Maybe that's normal? I also had a bad night with insomnia. Could that have anything to do with what's going on in my head? Anyways, I'm starting to feel anxious and restless, especially when I try to sleep. The only thing I think is worrying about is my headaches, but I haven't really heard of anyone who says they get headaches that much better after a certain amount off their meds. There isn't anything wrong with taking pills if they're helping you sleep or prevent your headaches, or even reducing anxiety.
My husband seems pretty stressed out right now as well. He seems like he's got his world turned upside down since this pandemic started. And that bothers me. Why does everything have to be so confusing all of these times? It took us months and months to figure out what was going on and how we were supposed to feel. Now that we know it's completely messed up, I don't want to live it anymore. I hope other people will be able to understand right now instead of always keeping secrets. Because no one wants to deal with constant stress, confusion, and anger, so keep it secret and help each other out! It's a war out there.
I have several different medications that can help with headaches and/or anxiety, but they can be quite addictive when you're trying to stop them or make them go away altogether. Especially if you're on multiple medications at once. How am I supposed to know if I'm improving or worsening my condition if I'm never seeing a doctor about it? I don't think all headaches are created equal, and sometimes medication doesn't work, at least for a while. Sometimes it can, so why would you spend all those dollars trying to fix something that isn't working? That's how my husband sees it. But the problem is that we may never find the perfect solution to our problems, even when we try. So give him a break while you try, and please discuss what you're doing with your primary provider. In my case, I was always told to try various medical options first, even though I didn't have any. I know that sounds crazy, but trust me, I went the route of experimenting with natural remedies. Then I found that natural alternatives weren't totally effective. They still made me uncomfortable, but at least they worked every single time. Eventually, I gave up trying natural alternatives altogether and decided to turn to drugs. But that wasn't good either. I stopped using them almost immediately, which really hurt me. Once you start using certain medications, you're addicted. You'll do whatever it takes to stay high because it makes you feel better. You might even do stuff that isn't healthy in order to get the best effect. Like turning into a zombie zombie-like state... That sounds kind of funny. Don't laugh as I write this and check your messages right now to make sure no one knows you're reading this. As soon as I got home, I went straight to Google and typed "zombie" together with a period in quotation marks and deleted both of them. Don't worry, I won't post on Facebook that I have zombified myself or that I'm here asking a question.
I hope I can help somebody who feels like they're drowning in stress or anxiety because they feel like they're constantly swimming against the current. At some point, they'll need to take a step back and think about what they really want out of life and what they feel they need to change in order to achieve it. We're living through the worst lockdown in history. Everyone needs help now. Keep sharing your stories! Also, please remember to talk to others, not keep secrets. A lot of friends are going through similar issues and might be willing to share their own stories. If you're struggling right now, please don't hesitate to reach out even if it means talking with strangers and ask them for advice. The internet is full of support groups that can be helpful to anyone out there looking for answers.