I always thought it was anxiety and depression. I was wrong....

[TheBlackdog]

For years and years I have suffered like we all do on here. I have had anxiety, depression, agraphobia, not wanting to go out, not sure if thats the right word! With all sorts of terrifying symptoms . Now I find out like 2 years ago approximately that I suffer MIGRAINES....

Oh my goodness the symptoms from this are very similar to those I have had with anxiety and depression. I now think that all those years ago I had both with MIGRAINE too. And this is why my symptoms have been so complex and I have had trouble trying to establish what is wrong. I was diagnosed and could not believe it! Well I tell you lot I am so happy because I now know why I find yoga difficult and other activities. Also I can tell when one is coming and treat it quickly. It has made my life so much better in dealing with all of the conditions. I had no idea the extent of migraine symptoms and how awful and debilitating they can be. I am in my infancy of learning about managing the symptoms but glad I have a label so I can do something about it. If only I had known years ago it would have prevented a lot of unnecessary suffering for me and my husband, my family and absences at work!

I have since researched and it is quite common for depression and migraine to go hand in hand. It might be worth some of you reading this and thinking I am going to do my own research and may be able to relate. What a relief!

[alfreddy7]

I’m happy you found relief. It’s gives other other people like me hope.

Unfortunately my family has a long history of nasty migraines.

And for me I have all 4

Anxiety, Depression, agoraphobia and migraines.

But I’m hanging in there.

I also found that when I take pills for my Migraines I also feel better with my other problems.

So I do believe that there is a factor with anxiety and migraines.