I have anxiety and I need help

[Tommi]

Hi everyone,

I have suffered with anxiety for over 10 years now, I'm 28 next month and have finally made the first step to get help.
I've made an appointment to see my GP on Tuesday, this is a big step for me as I've been too anxious to even make an appointment as I always overthink things and find it hard to talk on the phone.
I've always been a nervous person, but over the last decade it's just got gradually worse...
I used to be a retail manager of two stores but was treated unfairly for far too long so I quit in March 2015 as I just couldn't handle the stress and anxiety anymore. I also suffer with TMJ disorder and the stress and anxiety would make my migraines, jaw and neck pain even worse, so I decided enough was enough.
My anxiety has got to the point where it's affecting my relationships with my family and friends. I have no income now so we have to rely on what my partner makes which just isn''t enough, and I don't see my family for weeks beacuse sometimes I can't even get out of bed. I always cancel plans with friends and ignore phone calls so the majority don't even bother with me anymore which is really upsetting because they dont understand and I don't know how they ever will. Over the past year I've put on weight and completely lost confidence in myself as well.
I saw a programme on TV that talked about anxiety and that speaking about it can help which is why I found the courage to make an appointment. I am anxious about talking to my doctor about this but I know I need help. Can anyone give me any advice and give me any feedback from your own doctor visits?

Thanks.

[foreman]

Be optimistic and happy ,the doctor its a person that his job its to help you to feel better in life and to treat with your anxiety .Say him all your problems and talk closen to him .It will give you some precious advices and how to use your mind .Be confident you will succed and you will see better results after that you will see

[TreeStar]

It might help to write a couple of bullet points on a piece of paper to take in with you.

[Nowuccas]

Hey Tommi,

Limit "worrying time" to 30 - 45 mns, daily, possibly when you get home, or after your evening meal, but not too close to bedtime, after which, resolve firmly to refuse to worry again on that day. Understand that to do otherwise would be counterproductive to your mental health, and enjoyment of life. Having had your "worry time" for the day, you can just write down any more thoughts that come to mind, and say to yourself: "Well, I'll just have to worry about that tomorrow, won't I?".

It's important to regularly monitor, and deal with a negative internal monologue (self talk), or mental process, such as disturbing thoughts, images, impulses, or emotions, by the process of (a): recognising it, and (b): challenging it immediately.

Technique For Re-Programming Negative Thoughts: When you notice something negative, such as: "I can't do this/ am never going to get over this!" or: "Why am I always so useless/such a loser?" or even an image, emotion, or a memory; recognise that it is being generated from the negative part of your mind. After identifying, and labelling it, visualise a large, red, flashing, "STOP!" sign, and/or possibly a stern faced person wagging an index finger at you in a negative manner, then say to yourself as forcefully as you can, even aloud in a big voice, if alone: "I know this tactic: GO AWAY FOR A WHILE !!!" You may want to use either: "ruse", "ploy", "game", or "trick". In the case of an image, visualise a large "STOP" sign, or your preferred version.

Some people go so far as to keep a wide rubber band in their pocket, then put it around their wrist, when they catch themselves backsliding, stretch and release it, as a method of reprogramming their mind sooner, but I don't regard it as being strictly necessary. Remember to remove it, afterwards, if you use this method.

I'm aware of the opinion that inflicting pain doesn't prevent fear, but the intention is to reprogram, and establish a different way of thinking, by commitment to repetition. It usually takes around 25 to 40 repetitions to establish a new habit.

Try replacing a negative thought with a positive affirmation of your choice, like: "I am a unique individual, with my own set of skills, and good points", or "I may not be perfect, but I'm doing the best I can, right now".

Practice a relaxation method, daily, and when needed, such as http://www.drcoxconsulting.com/managing-stress.html or http://altmedicine.about.com/cs/mindbody/a/Meditation.htm
or www.wikihow.com/Meditate and/or Tai Chi, Qi Gong, or yoga.

Give the EFT a good tryout, to see if it helps you. It is free via the searchbar at *http://eft.mercola.com or www.tapping.com (13 free videos) or YouTube EFT. Professionally instructed is best. There is a version for use in public places*, (you can claim to have a headache, as you employ the acupressure massage/tapping on your temples, but you would then be restricted to subvocalising: saying it to yourself in your mind: "Even though I have anxiety, I deeply and completely accept myself."

Herbal remedies, such as chamomile, passionflower, or St. John's wort, (many brands contain insufficient hyperforin to balance its hypericum content; Kira, Jarsin, and Perika brands are recommended; take with a meal) are often effective, but the idea is (as with anxiolytic medication) to use them like water wings, or training wheels on a bicycle, providing initial support, and giving time for other treatments, such as therapy, and relaxation techniques, to take effect. See http://altmedicine.about.com/cs/conditionsatod/a/Anxiety.htm

Imagine, as vividly as you possibly can, that your concerns, anxieties, worries, fears, your self-recriminations, all the agonizing "I'm-so-Stupids"; every painful "I-can't-do-it", etc., are huge raging, hurtful bulls snorting and charging at you. You see them coming at you and you hold out your red matador's cape at arms length and simply let them charge right by. Every time they come at you, hold out your arm with the red cape and let them rage and snort and go right on past. A free E course in CBT for anxiety is at: http://ecouch.anu.edu.au/welcome

85% of people are suggestible, to some extent, so consider professional hypnotherapy, or more alternatives along such lines are at: http://your-mental-health.weebly.com/i.html where this came from; see the rest.

Try your bookstore, Amazon.com, or BarnesAndNoble.com for: How to Control Your Anxiety before It Controls You, by Albert Ellis, & Self-Coaching: How to Heal Anxiety and Depression, Joseph J. Luciani Ph.D., & Anxiety and Phobia Workbook, by Edmund Bourne, & Natural Relief for Anxiety: Complementary Strategies for Easing Fear, Panic & Worry by Edmund J. Bourne, Arlen Brownstein, and Lorna Garano, & The 10 Best-Ever Anxiety Management Techniques: Understanding How Your Brain Makes You Anxious and What You Can Do to Change It by Margaret Wehrenberg, & Managing Anxiety. Kennerley, Helen., and/or "Calm : a proven four-step process designed specifically for women who worry" - Denise Marek, Hay House, c2006. and/or "Women who worry too much : how to stop worry & anxiety from ruining relationships, work & fun" - Holly Hazlett-Stevens.

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Doctors are becoming increasingly reluctant to prescribe benzodiazepenes such as Ativan, Xanax, Klonopin or Valium, as they are addictive, and long term use significantly increases the risk of dementia.

They may prefer to prescribe a SSRI like Zoloft, to see whether it is well tolerated and effective, and if not, to try another SSRI, or SNRI anxiolytic / antidepressant.

I suggest that you view http://anxietyforum.net/forum/showthread.php?34327-Need-so-much-advice-Have-so-many-questions&p=225657#post225657 before deciding on whether you want to accept the risks, and possible side effects.

If your financial position was better, I'd suggest asking for a referral to a clinical psychologist for up to 6 months of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy.

Read: "Feeling Good - the new mood therapy", the sequel to his bestseller: "Feeling Good", by David D. Burns, M.D., about CBT for anxiety and / or depression, from your bookstore, Amazon.com, or BarnesAndNoble.com

It's very comprehensive, and includes such things as identifying your Cognitive Distortions, and ways of dealing with them, as well as procrastination. Your public library may well have a copy, or may be able to organise a loan from another branch.

[Nowuccas]

MIGRAINE:

See http://www.drweil.com/drw/u/ART03106/Migraine-Headaches.html

Try to identify, and avoid your "triggers" for them. These include: bright/flashing/flickering lights (including fluorescents), loud music/noises, certain odours, red wine, yoghurt, nuts, wheat, and other grain products, sugar, nitrates/nitrites, (processed meats) Lima beans, stress, fatigue, lack of sleep (see Insomnia, at your-mental-health.weebly.com/o.html ) caffeine products, (see OCD, on page F, at Weebly.com for a list) chocolate, cheese, sulphites, Aspartame (Nutrasweet, Equal, or AminoSweet), saccharin, MonoSodium Glutamate, (see OCD, on page F, at Weebly.com) and dehydration.

Dr. Mercola advises that migraines can be reduced by 80%, if you avoid sugar, wheat and grain products, and drink only water, in sufficient quantities (many people don't). See http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2001/09/29/migraine-treatment.aspx and enter "migraine" in the searchbar, and check out the articles, like "Vitamin B2 Helps Prevent Migraines" & "Green Apple Scent Cuts Migraine Pain" & http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2008/12/27/important-vitamin-d-update.aspx & http://drbenkim.com/vitamin-d-facts.htm & http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2008/12/16/my-one-hour-vitamin-d-lecture-to-clear-up-all-your-confusion-on-this-vital-nutrient.aspx He also recommends practising the EFT for this. There is a variant (free) which can be used in public. Go to the website at www.mercola.com and type EFT in the searchbar, (then EFT therapists) or www.tapping.com has 13 free videos or YouTube EFT. Professionally instructed is best.

Another trigger for some people can be a drop in barometric pressure: for those people, keep an eye on the isobars on the weather map, so you can at least be ready for them. Watch for those low pressure fronts moving in, often in the winter months, outside tropical/subtropical zones. Try taking 10 TEASPOONS of CAYENNE PEPPER in a glass of water. www.squidoo.com/migraineheadache/ Feverfew is a traditional herbal remedy for treating migraines. http//plantcures.com/ and www.natural-herbalremedies.com/ See: http://www.erowid.org/herbs/valerian/valerian.shtml Exercise helps; see http://www.medicinenet.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=150434

Another natural remedy is Butterbur: (75ml, twice daily) when combined with Melatonin, it is said to reduce migraines by half. If you read the section on page O, at Weebly.com, about insomnia, however, it may interfere with normal melatonin production, and affect the sleep of some people: if this applies to you, try the other remedies on that page, and page 1, using some of the solutions. Acupuncture, or acupressure can be effective. See http//www.neckandheadacherelief.com/con… and www.lifepositive.com Magnesium supplements,
( http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2001/08/25/migraine-part-one.aspx ) and vitamin B complex (the high quality, more expensive, easily digested natural ones, certified 100% from natural sources, from vitamin stores) are recommended.

Apply a cold compress to the forehead, or behind the neck. Massage the ears and ear lobes. Massage the "crown" of the head: that ring of tissue where a crown would sit. At www.earthclinic.com cold showers are recommended, but I have not tried this treatment. hoping one, or more of the above will score a direct hit. Since the "alternative mental health" website (above) advises using relaxation methods, Practice a relaxation method, daily, and when needed, such as www.drcoxconsulting.com/managing-stress.html or http://altmedicine.about.com/cs/mindbody/a/Meditation.htm or www.wikihow.com/Meditate or Yoga Nidra, (a series of easy mental exercises only; no flexibility required) at http://anxietyforum.net/forum/showthread.php?34171-Questions-relating-to-troubles-with-meditation&p=224951#post224951 ).

Check out pages B, and L, at Weebly.com, where there are several to choose from. Some people are still dismissive of them, but scientific testing has demonstrated conclusively that they increase activity in the left prefrontal cortex, when practised. Also check out page 7, at 8m.com, if the above is insufficient; your migraine may be related to food allergies, and an elimination diet could help identify, and treat it. Topamax is used to prevent migraine headaches as well as to treat them. Topiramate will only prevent migraine headaches, not treat them. From www.drugs.com

USA free call Headache Foundation 1-800-843-2256. from patrickholford.com/index.php/advice/nutritionalglossary/
Tinted Glasses to Fight Migraines http://www.drweil.com/drw/u/WBL02256/Minor-Ailments-Boost-Dementia-Risk.html

Check out cefaly.com and cefaly.com.au You may want to rent one, to see if it is effective for you.

View http://www.vitamindcouncil.org/blog/vitamin-d-supplementation-may-help-patients-with-migraines-according-to-rct/ and my post about vitamin D at http://anxietyforum.net/forum/showthread.php?34912-I-can-t-breathe-or-relax&p=228476#post228476

[Nowuccas]

http://www.holisticblends.com/default.asp

Because migraines stink, and I will betcha that if you follow some of these tips, you won't have migraines any more. At minimum, the severity of them will go WAAAY down.

Wouldn't that be terrific?

OK, then let's get started.

To understand why you can be migraine-free, it might help to understand a bit about migraines. So that's where I'll begin...

From headaches to a multi-phase condition

Migraine is no longer referred to as just "migraine headaches" -- it's now considered a neurological condition because of the different phases and variety of symptoms that people can suffer in addition to the classic pounding head.

These are the 4 phases of migraine, although not all sufferers go through each of them every time:

Phase 1: Prodrome

This occurs 1-2 days before the full-blown attack. During this phase you can notice things like:
- Constipation
- Depression
- Food cravings
- Hyperactivity
- Irritability
- Neck stiffness
- Uncontrollable yawning

Phase 2: Aura

An aura can occur just before or during a migraine attack.

Auras are nervous system symptoms that are usually visual disturbances, such as flashes of light or bright spots.

They can also include touching sensations (pins and needles in your arm or leg), vision loss, speech difficulties or even limb weakness.

Aura symptoms usually come on gradually, build up over several minutes, and then last for 20 minutes to an hour.

Phase 3: Attack

This is when you're going through H-E-double-hockey-sticks on earth.

If untreated, a migraine attack can last from four to 72 hours. And although the classic symptom is the intense, throbbing, debilitating headache, many people also experience other symptoms including:

- Sensitivity to light, sounds and sometimes smells
- Fever
- Chills
- Sweating
- Nausea and vomiting
- Blurred vision
- Lightheadedness, sometimes followed by fainting

Phase 4: Postdrome

The final migraine phase, known as postdrome, occurs after a migraine attack.

During this phase most people report feeling exhausted, drained and wiped out. Still others report feeling almost slightly euphoric.

Many theories but which one is right?

Migraine continues to be a puzzle to the mainstream medical community as there has not been one tried and true explanation for why they occur.

Way back when, doctors diagnosed patients with disabling head pain as neurotic and dismissed their complaints as psychiatric! Needless to say that didn't go over too well and many people were left to suffer.

Since then one theory involves dilation and constriction of blood vessels in the head as being the primary source of the pain.

Studies have suggested that people who get migraines may have a different blood vessel structure in their brains compared to those who do not get migraines, causing asymmetry in cerebral blood flow (and intense pain as a result).

But that doesn't explain ALL cases of migraine.

Hormones are suspected as a culprit too, since many women seem to get them during menstruation or menopause--times when their hormones may be fluctuating wildly.

Another current theory looks at nerve pathways and brain chemicals as the culprit behind the throbbing.

As such the popular treatment for migraine is now a three-step approach--acute, preventive and complementary.

Acute treatment uses pain drugs for the headaches when they occur. Preventive treatment involves drugs taken daily to "prevent" the number of attacks and lessen the intensity of pain.

But these pain drugs are far from mild or safe, and come with a list of side effects that can arguably be worse than a headache!

Complementary treatment includes safer alternative therapies like biofeedback, relaxation, acupuncture, physical therapy and exercise to help prevent attacks.

Even more safe answers!

The mainstream medical theories and treatments of migraine have certainly come a LONG way from the days when migraine sufferers were poo-poo'd as being off their rockers.

But there are still some very effective ways to fight migraine attacks that are not suggested by most doctors.

Here are three migraine answers that have been shown to be extremely helpful in the fight against migraine pain and inflammation:

1) Avoid aspartame and MSG like the plague

Both aspartame and MSG are notorious for causing headaches and triggering migraines.

Plus, aspartame can also trigger other migraine symptom such as visual disturbances and tingling in the extremities.

If you want a calorie-free sweetener option, use stevia. It's been around for centuries and is a safe way to sweeten your food and beverages without adding calories.

2) Reduce excess acid waste buildup

Migraine is just one of the many conditions that are caused or worsened by having acid waste buildup in the body.

Because of the typical processed, hard-to-digest diets that are so prevalent today, most people are walking around in a constant state of acidity...so it's no wonder migraine is on the rise.

Acidity in the bloodstream causes inflammation in all of your organs, tissues and bones. That especially includes your nerves and your brain--they're extremely sensitive to their environment and cannot function as they should when you're too acidic.

What makes matters even worse is that pain relievers (and all drugs in general) are also acid-creating to your body! So when you take drugs for migraine, you are in fact adding to one of its primary underlying factors.

The great news is that your body is incredibly resilient and can respond lightning fast when it becomes more alkaline -- and that can include reduction of all kinds of pain, including migraines.

The most effective way to get and maintain a more alkaline pH is through your diet.

Following the Great Taste No Pain health system can help make it happen for you.

The GTNP manuals spell out which foods create acid and which are more alkaline, so you'll know which foods to eat more of and those to limit in your diet.

Plus, they show you what foods to pair together in meals for easy digestion and elimination of the acid wastes that can aggravate a migraine sufferer.

3) Consider supplementing with CoQ10 *

Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10) is an impressive antioxidant whose list of known health benefits continues to grow--and that includes helping to decrease the frequency of migraine attacks!

Between 90-120 mg is the typical recommended dosage.

4) Lavender beats all the pain drugs

Recent studies have shown that lavender essential oil (i.e.: aromatherapy) can be very helpful with migraine.

One study examined 2 groups of migraine sufferers:

The treatment group applied 2-3 drops of lavender essential oil onto their upper lip and inhaled its vapor for a 15-minute period, then rated the severity of their headache for the next two hours.

The control group followed the exact same protocol, but instead of lavender essential oil, they rubbed a "placebo" (drops of liquid wax) on their upper lip.

The lavender group not only reported a 74% improvement in the severity of their symptoms. They also reported significantly fewer migraines than the placebo group!

Compare that to the typical "success" for pain drugs:

High doses of Tylenol (high doses) helps migraine sufferers about 50% of the time. Ibuprofen works about 57% of the time, and the #1 prescribed prescription drug, Imitrex, has a 59% success rating.

Lavender essential oils used for aromatherapy are GRAS (generally regarded as safe) by the FDA. Just make sure you're getting real essential oils and not just fragrances.

You can find them at any health food store and in many large grocery stores.

5) Supplement with Omega-3 EFAs * *

Another source of inflammation in the body that can encourage pain of all kinds is an imbalance of Omega-6 and Omega-3 essential fatty acids.

When you consistently have WAAY too many Omega-6 EFAs and not enough Omega-3 EFAs in your system, this can put your body into a state of chronic inflammation which can contribute to painful conditions like fibromyalgia, arthritis and...


MIGRAINES.

Because we're not getting the Omega-3s in our diets like we used to (thanks to meat and eggs from grain-fed instead of pasture-fed animals and processed vegetable oils), many people have a serious imbalance of Omega-6 : Omega-3 EFAs in their bodies.

A good Omega-6:3 ratio is between 3:1 and 5:1.

But most people have ratios between 10:1 and 20:1. People who eat lots of fast and processed foods can have a ratio of 50:1 or more!

But you can help turn that around and bring your Omega 6:3 ratio into a more healthy range with a high quality Omega-3 fish oil formula like VitalMega-3.

VitalMega-3 is a pharmaceutical-grade fish oil formula that delivers 1,000 mg. of the well-researched EPA and DHA essential fatty acids in every daily 2-capsule serving.

Increasing volumes of research show fish oil's effectiveness to naturally reduce pain and inflammation. Even doctors are starting to recommend fish oil more and more to their patients with chronic pain of all kinds and seeing terrific results. The key is purity.

6) Consider supplementing with Magnesium

Magnesium has shown to help prevent migraines in many studies.

Magnesium is used in more than 300 enzymatic reactions in your body, and its main role is to help relax muscles, nerves and blood vessels.

Researchers have noted that after supplementing with magnesium, migraine sufferers had increased blood flow to the cortex, frontal, temporal and insular regions of the brain...and decreased frequency and severity of migraines!

Experts recommend at least 400 mg. of magnesium daily.

[Nowuccas]

* Once people reach the age of 25, their bodies begin to lose the ability to use CoQ10, and would be better off with Ubiquinol. Google supplies, or mercola.com have a top quality brand.

* * A recent study showed that 80% of omega 3 fish oil capsules are oxidised, so I recommend Carlsons brand in the USA, or Melrose in Australia. Dr. Mercola recommends krill oil ( https://www.google.com.au/search?client=opera&q=krill+oil%3B+mercola&sourceid=opera&ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8 ) in hard coated capsules, which I'm just beginning to take, (not the mercola brand, although I'd prefer it) alternating with my remaining stocks of omega 3 fish oil.

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One migraine trigger can be a lack of caffeine in the body and is usually a problem if you drink coffee daily. While you don’t want to end up reliant on caffeine, black tea is one of the strongest teas available and can help reduce migraine pain without the addictive nature of coffee. The next time you have a migraine, we suggest brewing a cup to rule out caffeine withdrawal. Black tea contains around half the caffeine of coffee, and green tea has about half that of black tea.
We can’t stop raving about ginger. Not only is it filled with antioxidants that help fight free radicals, but it also cures a wide variety of ailments including migraines! If you find yourself suffering from one of these painful headaches, boil some ginger in water . Sip on it over the course of an hour and you should begin to feel the pain subside.
One of the key ingredients to remedy a migraine is magnesium and it’s essential if you’re hoping for swift pain relief. Thankfully, there are plenty of foods that are rich in magnesium. Bananas are packed full of magnesium and have been used to cure muscle cramps and headaches for centuries. The next time you are feeling a migraine beginning to set in, eat a banana. We promise it will prevent a full-blown migraine from forming later.
People who suffer from chronic migraines will be the first to tell you that a diet high in omega-3 fatty acids is essential to managing the pain. Salmon, tilapia and fish oil supplements are perfect for preventing migraines and help keep your day pain-free thanks to omega-3’s being anti-inflammatory. If you find yourself suffering from migraines daily, try to eat a serving of fish and take 1-2 supplements. Also consider krill oil; enter it in the searchbar at mercola.com.
One important fact about migraines is that the pain is usually caused by inflammation of the membrane surrounding the brain. Willow extract has been used as an anti-inflammatory for years and works wonders on migraine headaches. Most health food stores carry it in both liquid and tablet form, but you can also boil it fresh as a tea.
While we’re sure jumping on a treadmill is the last thing you’d want to do if you have a migraine headache, regular exercise is actually a great way to prevent migraines. Exercise keeps your circulatory system going and can prevent inflammation, which is the number one trigger for a migraine. Most fitness experts agree that 30 minutes of activity per day is all you need to maintain optimum health.
Acupuncture has been used in Chinese medicine for hundreds of years to cure a wide variety of ailments. The procedure involves placing micro-needles on various pressure points in the body that trigger different reactions. Many migraine sufferers turn to acupuncture to get help with pain relief because the pressure points once stimulated release endorphins that reduce pain.
Dehydration is one of the most common triggers for a headache. If you are severely dehydrated, this can create a full-blown migraine that can be extremely debilitating. Thankfully, water can help provide pain relief and get you back on track. The next time you feel like a migraine could be moving in, drink a couple glasses of water. You’ll be surprised at how effective this simple treatment can be.
Peppers are known for stimulating the metabolism, as well as increasing circulation. It also works as a natural painkiller due to the fact that once it hits the brain it releases endorphins which ease the intense pain of migraines. If you can handle the taste, 1-3 teaspoons of cayenne in hot water should do the trick.
Aromatherapy has been used as a remedy for many different ailments, including pain relief. The practice involves using scented oils to trigger different responses in the body. For pain relief, lavender oil is perfect for breaking up tension in your head and reducing inflammation. These oils can be sniffed or dabbed on your temples to provide instant migraine relief.

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From Yahoo!Answers:

HEADACHES AND MIGRAINES: "There are many causes of headaches and migraines, ranging from blood sugar drops, dehydration and allergy to stress and tension, or a critical combination. Peaks and troughs in adrenalin and blood sugar can bring on a headache. Often they go away with optimum nutrition. If they persist, look carefully at the possibility of allergy. See if you can notice any correlation between the foods you eat and the incidence of headaches. For migraine sufferers, instead of taking an aspirin, or migraine drugs that constrict the blood vessels, try taking 100–200mg of vitamin B3 in the niacin form, which is a vasodilator. Start with the smaller dose: this will often stop or reduce a migraine in the early stages. It is best to do this at home in a relaxed environment, so the customary warm blushing sensation will probably not bother you. Diet advice: Eat little and often and avoid long periods without food, especially if you are stressed or tense. Also make sure you drink regularly. Avoid sugar and stimulants like tea, coffee and chocolate. Supplements : 2 x Multivitamin and multimineral. Vitamin C 1,000mg. Vitamin B3 (niacin) 100mg". ~~~

Hypnosis is merely a heightened state of suggestibility, in which you are better able to communicate with your subconscious mind. 85% of people are suggestible, to some degree, so you could either preferably seek professional hypnotherapy, or, if not an option, check out "headache" at www.belleruthnaparstek.com and asktheinternettherapist.com has: Headache and Migraine Relief. See patrickholford.com/index.php/advice/nutritionalglossary/
Tinted Glasses to Fight Migraines http://www.drweil.com/drw/u/WBL02256/Minor-Ailments-Boost-Dementia-Risk.html

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That's all I have managed to collect about migraine, and I hope something in the above helps.