From planning the holiday meal, to preparing for guests and shopping, there are many stressors during the holidays. Some people may have a migraine triggered by stress, and some will get “stress let-down” migraines. These occur when after a stressful event, you’re finally feeling relieved that it’s all over and you can relax, and BANG! There it is.
To avoid stress migraines, plan ahead over a period of time. Write things down, shop in advance, and slowly prepare for the holidays. Trying to get it all done in one week for some people can be a recipe for disaster. If you need to, consider letting another friend or relative host the party or guests. Be extra careful about exposing yourself to triggers during this period, as they are more likely to trigger a migraine attack during this time. Lastly, if you are prone to stress let-down migraines, you may want to talk to your doctor about how to take medication to prevent the headache from coming.
From planning the holiday meal, to preparing for guests and
shopping, there are many stressors during the holidays. Some people
may have a migraine triggered by stress, and some will get “stress
let-down” migraines. These occur...
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Dr. Audrey Halpern answered:From planning the holiday meal, to preparing for guests and shopping, there are many stressors during the holidays. Some people may have a migraine triggered by stress, and some will get “stress let-down” migraines. These occur when after a stressful event, you’re finally feeling relieved that it’s all over and you can relax, and BANG! There it is.
