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Depression and head pain
« on: Jun 6th, 2005, 5:55pm » |
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I'm baffled as to what happened exactly, but about two years ago when my migraines worsened, my depression worsened as well. It seems as if my self esteem plummeted. In my case, it might have something to do with the Topamax clobbering my cognitive abilities. Duh? Where am I? LOL! Anyway, I found a really good website where one can read great articles about depression. Also, some info. on pain as well. I just wanted to share. www.mental-health-matters.com
As you all know, migraines and depression are a common comorbid disorder. I'm assuming the same goes for clusters. (It's all bad!)
I copied something (in part) from the website. It's a little simplistic in some ways. For examle, I think if you are depressed...the first thing you might want to do is see if you need an antidepressant!!!! It's vital. But, I also think we have to do what we can to help ourselves get better (on top of getting on the med).
What Can You Do?
The following suggestions are designed to combat the physiology of depression as well as its psychology. Try as many or as few of these as you like – it really is up to you. Just remember that the more of these you practice the greater your chances of recovery. The choice is yours:
Avoid alcohol – particularly in excess.
Don't smoke – it starves the tissues and brain of oxygen and causes lethargy.
Eat a healthy diet designed to give you plenty of energy.
Take regular aerobic exercise. A brisk walk is usually sufficient.
Give yourself time to rest.
Get involved in some project which will 'take you out of yourself'.
Stop talking/thinking about depression and concentrate on doing things instead.
Keep your mind active. Try enrolling in a night class to boost concentration. Even reading the newspaper or doing crosswords will help.
Write goals – even little ones and praise yourself for their achievement.
If you can't sleep get up and do something. You'll sleep when you're tired enough. It's important not to ruminate on depressive thoughts.
However tempted you may be avoid using determinism as an excuse for depression.
Study assertiveness and anxiety management.
If necessary visit the doctor. (I think finding out if you need an antidepressant should be #1)
Avoid comfort eating – you'll only get more depressed every time you look in the mirror.
Helping others is often a good way to boost self esteem and distract yourself from your own problems.
Understand the difference between a problem and a fact.
Resolve to make the best of every situation.
Adopt happy physiology – stand straight, move quickly, smile. Remember the mind and body are linked and changing the way you act will affect your mood – and quickly too. Try it, you may be surprised.
Stop talking about how bad things are and start planning to make them better – remember you're responsible for how you feel. What are you going to do about it?
Always remember that if you're waiting for someone else to come along and 'fix' you nothing will ever change. You have to do most of the work yourself.
Take action to lift your mood every day – and give yourself praise for doing so. Your self-esteem needs the boost.
Become an 'inverse paranoid'. Expect good things to happen to you every day. They will.
Use affirmations regularly.
Count your blessings – write down and talk about all the things you're grateful for in your life regularly. Thank people who've been nice to you.
Don't expect too much from others. Remember nobody gets their own way all of the time.
Never give up!!! (Soooo true!)
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I don't have CH, I have horrible migraines. Doc says they have "cluster features." Can I still stay? Migraines suck. Can I say that?
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Re: Depression and head pain
« Reply #1 on: Jun 6th, 2005, 7:36pm » |
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Thanks Dr Phil, but I dont get meegraines 
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It is up to YOU to educate yourself and then help your doctor plan your treatment. If you just sit down in front of your doctor and say "make me better" you are setting yourself up for a great deal of pain.
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Re: Depression and head pain
« Reply #2 on: Jun 6th, 2005, 10:56pm » |
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good things to remember into the wee hours.
Think less, do more.
thanks for sharing.
It may help a chronic out there....you never know.
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Re: Depression and head pain
« Reply #3 on: Jun 6th, 2005, 10:58pm » |
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I knew that was coming
Sean................................
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Re: Depression and head pain
« Reply #4 on: Jun 7th, 2005, 10:13am » |
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I've never suffered from depression and know next to zip about it and have a question.
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That list sounds like a good way to fight depression but, if a person suffers true depression wouldn't they have a tendency to say "Screw that list, I don't feel like being bothered"
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