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My work consisted on solving problems all the time, some took moments, some days to solve. The longer, the more stressful it became. One day I was so tense that I started having this terrible headache, felt my jaw contracted, and muscles in the back of my skull tight. It was so bad that even when I went to bed I felt I wasn´t going to be able to sleep. Suddenly after a while laying on bed, I felt like a whistle blowing out in the back of my head. I clearly heard and felt like when you are letting the air out of a balloon slowly. I heard my head squeak. It was hilarious because I remembered the term: "Airheaded!" But I did feel relieve and was able to go to bed inmediately. How can someone have that kind of pressure or air sensation inside your brain? My godfather is a doctor and he thinks it had to do with muscle tension in the back of my head. I have never had it before nor after, I hope it never happens again, it was scary, funny but scary. Should I be concerned of getting this kind of stress for in the future? I worked in an airline for almost 6 years and even if it is a stressful job, and most of my coworkers have developed weird diseases caused by stress, this was the most ridiculous symptom I have had. I just thought of all the people that tell others: "You have Air in your Head!" I basically felt like that. IF anyone can give me a bit more info on this I would be thankful. I can´t ask my Godfather for more cause he likes to full around with me and he never tells me the whole truth. I know it´s not that serious otherwise he would had, but I´d like to know more.
MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL
Indeed, work-related conditions due to stress have been documented. That is why try to reduce stress or be stress-free, if possible. Make sure also to drink plenty of fluids because too much sunlight can lead to dehydration and other conditions as well. Glad to be of help. Warm regards.
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How are you? The brain is surrounded by the skull, a pretty tough material that could not release air out. The sensation of air or pressure being released could indeed be caused by muscle tension that is directly related to your stress. Tension-type headaches present with dull, non-throbbing pain, associated with tightness of scalp or neck. The degree of severity remains constant and may be caused by emotional stress and sometimes hidden depression. Rest, ice packs and prescription medications may help provide relief. Avoidance of stress and use of biofeedback or other relaxation techniques can also help a lot. Take care and do keep us posted.