Bad headache and anxiety

[Nikki021]

So I’m writing this because i literally don’t know what to do. Last month I suddenly got this headache that felt like a burning sensation from the back of my head and it went up to the top of my head. I couldn’t sleep that night it was paining! Got the pain for about 2 days and decided to go to the doctor . The doctor diagnosed me with sinus infection I received antibiotics but still nothing worked . I went back to the doctor and he gave me stronger antibiotics which just made me worse with the side effects. I started getting heartburns and shortness of breath . Went to the doctor again and I got diagnosed with anxiety. I never stress, I’m a very happy girl , so energetic but this whole situation just got me depressed. The burning sensation in my head changed to pins and needles, felt like someone was pricking my head . After that it changed to crawling sensation , felt like there were movements in my head. At this point I don’t know what to do, at home they think I’m crazy and it’s just anxiety but I’m scared . I’m only 18 I still want to have fun but everyday I have headaches and I just don’t know anymore and that’s why I’m here

[Crochet1957]

Could be side effects from medication not sure you are young so maybe being sick made you scared. These are stressful times could be you are a little anxious

[Hidden]

Sorry u are feeling like this. Anxiety is bad on its own and to deal with a painful headache, sorry. Did u go to one Dr like the same doc. I am not saying he is wrong but a second opinion is not a bad thing. I do have enxiety as well but a headache is not on my list but we are not the same but still. Try to get a socond opinion unless it side-effects of meds.

[Nikki021 in reply to Hidden]

I went to different doctors. I don’t know what to do anymore

[Hidden in reply to Nikki021]

I'm so sorry. If doctors don't know but I think a therapist could know, perhaps if u speak to ur parents about seeing a therapist, they might know. You are too young to know

[endofheartache1290]

Stress can cause headaches and based on what you are describing you are very stressed by this which could be contributing. There are also many other factors, you could be getting a headache of a vast array of other reasons and then it get's worse because you have anxiety about it. Not saying this is definitely the case but it's possible. My advise would be if you have been to the doctor several times try and deal with the stress. See what happens. You may think you are not anxious but that is the thing with anxiety it sort of just happens and when you are not used to it you don't recognize it. Especially when it's not a full scale panic attack.I know I have had moments where I didn't think I was anxious but I really was. Again, try relaxing. Do some things to distract yourself. Work on grounding, I will link an article at the end. If that doesn't help try another doctor. Best wishes.

healthline.com/health/groun...

[Nikki021 in reply to endofheartache1290]

Thank you so much for this. I’ll check the article out. I’ll try and also do some exercises just to get my mind off stuff. And I always think about this headache I feel like that’s why it’s not going away and when I wake up in the morning it’s the first thing I think about like is it gone or is still there. I’m just losing all hope I’m really scared . And also I’m getting my matric results on Tuesday and that’s also stressing me out.

[endofheartache1290 in reply to Nikki021]

That all sounds like a lot. You should definitely take some time to pamper yourself. Get some self care in, exercising is a great choice! And please do read the article I hope it helps. Just now that you are safe, and people out here care about and support you fully. You got this. I believe in you fully.