Anxiety-Induced Headaches: The Stress-Pain Connection
Anxiety causes headaches, and the pain intensifies anxiety, creating a difficult pain-worry loop.
Anxiety triggers "fight or flight," causing muscle tension in the neck/scalp and a surge of stress hormones.
Anxiety mainly triggers Tension Headaches (pressure) and can start severe Migraines.
Use relaxation (breathing, meditation), prioritize healthy sleep, and get regular exercise.
See a doctor if headaches are severe or frequent to treat both the headaches and the anxiety.
Calm stress, feel better,
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