Do any of you guys have anxiety too?

[tia1977]

Ok, I know wrong forum to venture too far into anxiety issues (: Won't go too far xcept to say that after a year of ignoring what my primary doc finally was caring enough to come out and talk to me about when I went to him for "stomach issues" and thinking I had possible "over active thyroid" or something or another (ha) And avoiding him then like the plague (ha) b/c I even had a grudge against him for thinking it (even though he's the sweetest man)... The past 3 month "really bad" stretch of migraine/headache stuff FINALLY made me crucify my pride, stop being such a big fat baby, and walk back in there w/ my tail between my legs asking about connections between anxiety and headaches. He said last year thought I dealt with it and wanted me to have that kind of "evaluation" that still can't bring myself to say the actual "kind" of evaluation but you all probably can guess...So, have a ref. for that "kind" of doc now and got his strong recc to share this info also w/ my neurologist (who still is operating under the impression it's my "hormones" causing head trouble b/c I'm a woman and that's the easy guess,ha). After saying all that, wanted to now consult my other "docs"- you guys (: What's your take (if you deal w/ it) on the anxiety migraine connection? The hardest question I have to ask about my head and migraines which you might can't answer for me (well, you can't but advice is greatly appreciated)... Am I really doing this to myself??? Am I causing all this terrible head pain and habitual migraines all b/c I seem to go through life like a pomeranian on acid? (if you guys own any poms, or any other "high strung" mini dogs you know what I'm talking about-ha). Half of me thinks there's something to that, the other thinks there's no way I can be causing SO much physical pain just b/c of my "feelings". Brings a two diminsional meaning to "it's all in my head" (ha,ha,ha,ha,ha) What's the scoop?

[tia1977]

Thanks for your input ladies...I truly appreciate it! There's something to be said for experience, that's why I do indeed pay attention and listen to what you guys say (: Thanks for also saying it's not my fault, was feeling a little low on myself when thinking that. It's just (like you all know so well) I get so frusterated with not a single day going by without headache pain & or a migraine. But, I think about all the people out there dealing with so much worse & alot of heartache even on top of their "worse". I am blessed, and do know that God's grace is sufficient to help me take tis stuff step by step. I am exploring one of "those" docs to help w/ anxiety b/c I think it is my #1 trigger (and lack of sleep is my #2-which having anxiety steals away)
PS: My PCP is truly a great man, I think even a good person. My tucking my tail had honestly mroe to do with crucifying my pride and coughing up that his kind advice was correct (: I used to take Lyrica in day and Pamelor  in night for prevention along of course w/ my aborative (back & forth between Relpax & Imitrex). Lyrcia was causing me to feel "drugged" 1/2 the time so I asked about something else. Have been on Neurontin now and since Pamelor is doing swat for night time am asking about a switch for that next wk when I see my neur again. Thanks again guys...

[rudyhorse]

This is not your fault, you are not doing this to yourself.  Yes there may be a connection between stress and migraine, however, your body has to be prone to migraine first.  It may be a trigger just like chocolate is for me, but don't blame yourself.  There may be ways to deal with the anxiety, to help you cope or it maybe the migraines make you anxious too.

Hormones contribute to mine also.  Track your migraine if you don't already.  Then just do the best you can to avoid triggers.  My sister also had migraines near her cycle until Menopause........vent, relax and make a plan to combat the migraines, vent some more LOL and curse the plan... heheheheha...Seriously keep pushing or find a Dr to help you with prevention.  I can admit when I am wrong, or need to listen to my Dr more, but I can't say I would go to one that I felt I had to tuck my tail....just a thought.  A Dr should be your partner, helper, resource and a friend, not someone who makes us feel inept.  Hopefully yours is not like this, if they are, maybe find a new one..............

What prevention are you on?  
Oh maybe I am more of a Doberman/German Shepherd and will bite and ask questions later...LOL   Protection is my best suit...so most Drs know if I don't agree LOL--not that I haven't been wrong..but then I admit it and we move on.  They have been wrong too.
Maybe this helped, I hope so,
Laugh!!
Hugs,
Tracy

[LivingInHope]

I think there is a connection between stressing with anxious thoughts and migraine pain for me.  I think it is one of many triggers.  Hormones for me, before my complete hysterectomy, was another one.  TMJ disorder (I have arthritis in my jaws) is another big migraine trigger.  Certain foods are another trigger, as is crying, certain smells such as cigarette or perfume, altering sleep pattern, not eating on time, too much sun, computer or tv, and so on.

  I had hoped that with menopause, migraines might end.  It didn't happen for me, though I've heard that one lady (I used to go to the same church as) had her migraines go away at menopause.  Also, when I was going through the worst time of anxiety in my life up to now, and was having diarrhea and throwing up, my migraines actually seemed to go in remission for a time!  I figure God knew I couldn't handle migraines on top of everything else at that time.  The migraines came back with a vengeance when I started Celexa, which I took short term (and don't recommend it).