But theres something particularly discouraging about waking up with one.
How do you know its a migraine?
Migraines and tension-bang out headaches can both cause throbbing pain that lasts for several hours.
So how can you tell the difference?
Migraine is more than just headache.
They also usually involve other symptoms, such as sensitivity to light and noise, vomiting, and nausea.
Why do migraines happen in the morning?
In migraine, attacks often strike in the early morning hours, just by the nature of the disease.
(Stress came in first, if youre curious).
Researchers have established a stronglinkbetween certain mental health conditions and migraines.
How can you treat a migraine that happens in the morning?
If caffeine is a clear trigger, avoid it, and always avoid caffeine overuse, she says.
Avoiding bright lights or strong sensory stimuli might help make symptoms more tolerable.
If your symptoms are severe, 15 to 30 minutes of rest may help as a next step.
Of course, if it appears while youre sleeping, thats not really an option.
Often, the key is prevention.
April, 32, Writer; “Extremely bad cramps, nausea so bad that I’ll throw up.
I’ve been having really awful periods since the beginning” - Audrey, 23, Ballet Dancer.
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