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I've missed the weddings of good friends. I've wasted large parts of vacations lying in the hotel room, in pain. And, I've had friends drive me home, in my own car, as I threw up into a take-out container.(I decided to ignore my initial migraine symptoms and go out to lunch with a friend visiting from out of town. I don't think either of us enjoyed that visit very much!)
Here are the seven best ways that I've found to cope with a migraine. While you'll rarely be able to stop a migraine completely, these tips will give you some relief from the pain and can help you quickly get back to your life.
1. Act immediately.
When you notice an oncoming migraine, stop and take action immediately. The faster you react, the more effective you will be. Quick action can reduce a migraine's severity and duration.
Never try to "tough it out" with a migraine. Not only can you make the pain worse, but you can end up stuck somewhere, unable to drive home due to pain and nausea.
2. Pay attention to your body.
When you try different tips for migraine relief, you can often tell immediately if something's not working. If something makes you feel *worse*, stop! It's clearly not the right thing for you, and there's no point in fighting your body.
3. Shut down, cool off, and go for dark and quiet.
Stop what you're doing and find a quiet place to lie down and rest. Your own bedroom is often best, but if you're away from home, a hotel room or friend's place can work. Turn the air conditioner down to cool off, darken the room or cover your eyes, and turn off anything making noise.
Migraines can feel like "sensory overload" - noises, lights, smells all cause more pain. By getting into a cool, dark, quiet environment you minimize the number of things that can irritate your senses.
If you want to learn how you can relieve, prevent and treat you're migraine then check out www.TheMigraineRelief.com
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