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Crow wrote:

> Migraine is definitely a stress related syndrome, in addition to, in

> many people, an allergic reaction. Do you get " auras " before your

> headaches? In other words, do you experience anything before the

> headache that tells you the headache is coming? What symptoms are

> they?

 

I don't get auras I get I small dot of flashing light in one eye which

turns in to a long streak of strobe light across my vision for about 20

minutes. When it's over, I get a migraine. So when I begin seeing this

light I hurry and take my medication 'Imetrix' or 'Migranol NS'. If it

is too late I have Lortab one hand which I don't like having due to my

recent dependence Ultram, which is a synthetic opiate. I get migraines

1-2 monthly, tension headaches 1-2 weekly. Today is my first day to

learn about biofeedback after my therapist appointment. I have three

sessions scheduled, one week apart. I realize that I 'internalize' my

own and others problems. I am beginning to realize that it is I causing

my headaches, but haven't learned what to change or how to change. My

inner spirit is saying to be patient, that it will come.

 

> Personally, I would encourage you to avoid substituting your previous

> addiction with another oral addiction; in other words, do not take

> herbs to relieve your tension from the loss of the pills.

 

This is very interesting because about 4 days being off the medication I

discovered Valerian Root, thinking this would be a good substitution. I

practically swallowed half the bottle in a period of 4-6 hours and awoke

the next morning having a hallucination of seeing a black spider on my

bed. <I can't believe I am being this open and honest, but I need much

help and advice to get well>. Needless to say, I no longer take it. And

you are also right about substituting another my addiction with another.

It's as if I have this radar on top of my head 'searching' out another

addiction. It started in high school/college with food, then

chocolate,<4-5 large bags of kisses/weekly> then diet coke,<liters and

liters> then shopping and now this medication. I live a strong moral

life with values. I have often wondered what addiction I would have had

otherwise.

 

Instead,

> focus more on body movement, psychological tension relievers, stress

> reduction therapies and most importantly, a balanced diet, lots of

> water and plenty of rest, including naps if you need them.

 

Body movement, could you explain? Would the psychological tension

reliever be biofeedback? My body and soul was screaming for fresh water!

The last 4-5 days I have only had 1-2 cans/daily of diet coke, and have

been drinking lots of water. It's not only helping my body but my mental

state of releasing another addiction.

 

Thank you so much Crow, for your wonderful advice and assistance. I am

truly open to anything/everything that will help me put harmony and peace

into my body, mind and soul. I fear it is going to be a long while in

learning and changing and sometimes wonder if it is at all possible.

Although, today I am so much better then I was 4 weeks ago, which is very

encouraging. In my prayers last night I thanked my God for allowing me

to go through this trial with the medication because I see that it was

this trial, painful as it was/is, it brought me to begin to search out

who I really am and begin changing and growing.

 

> " Look for Rainbows in the Darkness "

I am trying.....

 

~Pamela

 

 

 

 

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