These headaches are freaking me out!

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Registered: 12-28-2003
These headaches are freaking me out!
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Wed, 11-30-2005 - 2:05pm

I've been getting them off and on for over a week now. They don't hurt soooo bad that I'm suffering. But they do hurt and I feel pressure and kinda dizzy here and there from them. Sometimes taking something helps and sometimes it barely takes the edge off. I was thinking maybe it's sinus but I've had a sinus infection before and this doesn't feel like that at all. However my ears feel full and ring off and on. And my neck and shoulders are just rock hard!!!! Oh and that time of the month too. So I have a few things working against me but I still can't shake the feeling that maybe it's a tumor and that eventually I'm gonna get one of those dizzy spells, pass out, and die.

I'm sick of going to doctors though. I'm trying not to run there for everything right now. But this is definitely kicking up my anxiety and I don't need that at all!!!

Jennifer

"Oh, that you would bless me indeed, and enlarge my territory, that Your hand would be with me, and that You would keep me from evi

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Registered: 03-11-2004
Wed, 11-30-2005 - 11:18pm

Sorry to hear this): I know this is a very rough time for those of us with anxiety. Try to accept the doctor's diagnosis of sinus infection. You will be fine. You will get better.


Have you tried diverting yourself by relaxing in a bubble bath, lighting some aromatherapy candles(I like citrus with herbs) & drinking some sleepytime tea? There are other teas out there with chamomile that will help you relax. Do you have any hobbies? Have you tried any relaxation exercises? Try focusing on one part of your body @ a time. Say your arm. Tense it as much as you can, then relax it as much as you can. Imagine a Raggedy Ann doll. Be as limp as you can. Then, move to the other arm, then each leg. Breathe through your nose slowly & evenly. It sounds as if your anxiety is causing the tension to build up & I know from experience that will cause a whopper of a headache!


Please take care, bluemarlin_girl. We care. You are NOT alone. We're here for you. Good luck! (((hugs))) jan