Worrying about daily headaches

[Lea83]

Hi my names Lea I’m new here . After going through many symptoms burning scalp tingling dizziness and lots more , much of this has calmed down . But for the last 3 weeks or so Iv had daily headaches . Having health anxiety obviously I’m constantly worried about brain tumours etc I can’t seem to get the worry out my head . I went to my gp today she done a neurological examination all was fine iv had my eyes checked with extra photos to check for health conditions that was all fine and blood tests etc I know I should be reassured but the headaches really worry me I know deep down it’s tension just wish I could stop worrying about it .

[Agora1]

Hi Lea83, it is amazing on how our anxiety can produce daily symptoms that can turn

into chronic issues. I'm glad you saw a Neurologist to rule out any health issues.

I too went through the same symptoms as you some years ago. Anxiety was the root

cause of my daily tension headaches only interrupted several times a month by

migraines. Day after day living in pain. It wasn't until I realized that my fear was

causing more fear which was causing my scalp muscles to get tighter. Taking pain

meds was not the answer as much as using relaxation techniques to calm the mind

and body. I also used cold paks at the base of my head as well as physical therapy

techniques that I was taught in order to release trigger points. The good news is

that this will and does go away once we learn to control our stress. I can't remember

the last time I had a tension headache even when I'm anxious. You need to "let go

and release all tension". Takes practice but it works. My best to you xx

[Lea83 in reply to Agora1]

Hi Agora1 thank you for your reply it’s really helped to know others have experienced this too. I didn’t see a neurologist my gp just carried out a basic neurological examination. She said I was fine and it’s all just tension related . Obviously having health anxiety it’s hard to stop the worry that it’s more than just anxiety/tension that’s causing my headaches I have woken up again with another dull headache . I’m booked in this morning for a deep tissue massage hoping this will help and I will keep up with the meditation and deep breathing . Thank you for taking the time to reply to me . Xx

[Lea83 in reply to Agora1]

Can I just ask when u had your tension headaches did your head feel like a tight burning feeling too at times ? I’m wondering if this is caused by my tight muscles ?

[Agora1 in reply to Lea83]

Yes Lea, my tension headaches were severe and I too felt that tight burning

feeling. The muscles were beyond tight causing that stinging, burning and even

deep itching pain. xx