Migraines can be a debilitating condition all on their own. Besides the usual moderate to severe headache, migraines also cause sensory problems, nausea and vomiting, and numerous other symptoms. Current research, however, shows that migraine patients often have even more to be concerned about.

According to a recent migraine study, about 6% of migraine sufferers are also coping with general anxiety disorder. That’s a stark contrast with the 2.1% of non-migraine sufferers who have to deal with the additional anxiety. So migraines are not just tough to deal with on their own but also carry about a 3 times greater risk of being accompanied by serious anxiety problems.

Migraines and Anxiety – Do They Come Together?

Of course, 6% is still a relatively small number, so if you presently suffer from migraines but don’t have anxiety issues, there’s no reason to be overly concerned about developing such a condition. You may, however, want to take extra care to cope with anxieties as they come up. Here are a few tips:

• Prioritize your to-do list – You can’t always get everything done. Prioritizing your to-do list will help you to get vital things accomplished. The more items you can check off, the less stress you’ll feel.
• Take a break – Whether it is getting up from your desk for a few minutes at work to stretch or taking a much-needed vacation on occasion, it’s important to know your limits and give yourself sufficient downtime.
• Keep a positivity journal – One growing trend is to keep a journal and write three positive things in it every night. Whether it is something you accomplished during the day or something you are thankful for having in your life, this is a great way to focus on positive things regardless of what life throws at you.

A Safe, Drug-Free Way to Cope with Migraines

In the meantime, finding an effective way to curb your migraines can also give you a boost both physically and emotionally. Upper cervical chiropractors have been finding great success in this regard. An often-overlooked cause of migraines is a misalignment of the C1 and C2 vertebrae, which are located right at the base of the skull.

When an upper cervical misalignment is corrected, it can alleviate the conditions that are leading to migraines. As a result, many patients find that migraines become less frequent or severe. Some even obtain complete relief. To learn more, contact an upper cervical chiropractor near you.

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