HOW TO STOP A MIGRAINE WITHOUT DRUGS

 HOW TO STOP A MIGRAINE WITHOUT DRUGS

Migraines can cause debilitating pain, visual hallucinations, and confusion. In other words, they’re not much fun. If you want to stop a migraine without using drugs, then try some of these methods. They should help you recover sooner so you can go about your daily life.

Know the Warning Signs and Act Quickly

The sooner you notice a migraine coming on, the sooner you can do something about it. Common symptoms include:

• nausea

• stiff neck

• dizziness

• irritability

• sharp pain (often behind the eyes)

Relax, Relax, and Relax Some More

Stressing out about the migraine will only make it worse. In fact, many people experience migraines as a response to intense stress. How can you possibly relax when you know that an intense headache is brewing inside your brain? Try these tips:

• Listen to soothing music

• Take a nap

• Sit in a dark room

• Do deep breathing exercises

• Do some light stretches to loosen your neck and shoulder muscles

• If the stretches seem to exaggerate your symptoms, stop immediately

Apply a Cold Compress

Putting a cold compress on your head or the back of your neck could help relieve the pain. It not only distracts you, but reduces swelling that can add to the unpleasantness of a migraine.

Take a Hot Shower

This might seem contradictory to the cold compress approach, but it works for a lot of people. Taking a hot shower stimulates circulation and loosens muscles, which could help counter migraine symptoms.

Get Your Mind off the Migraine

Some people find that they can get rid of their migraines simply by forgetting about them. In reality, the distractions probably just help them relax. A distraction could include cleaning up the house, watching a movie, taking a walk, or anything else. If it works for you, try it.