Hi all , I’ve recently posted about a headache but here I am again very worried . My headache is confined to an area above my temple and that side of head and forehead . When I’m busy it doesn’t seem to be there ( well but as prominent ) but the minute I remember it’s meant to be there I feel sharp shooting pains . Could this be anxiety at all even with the location being one spot ? I’m getting nervous it’s a ticking time bomb and my doctor has only prescribed a nasal spray incase it’s a sinus headache. I feel like the boy who cried wolf at my doctors though due to previous having bad health anxiety . If anyone can ease my mind ( literally ) I would be grateful , I just can’t understand how a stress headache can be so specific in area and of course I’m worried
Hi. Stress headaches are very common. It does sound like anxiety. When you are busy and distracted you don't think about it. As you As you do think about it it comes back. A lot if anxiety symptoms are like this especially if you have had health anxiety in the past. What treatment did you have for this if any???
No treatment unfortunately , medication never helped me and I go months without worrying .. until of course I get a symptom . The headache is so Sharp that I don’t understand how my body can create such a pain only due to anxiety, this then starts the vicious cycle of what’s happening to me
The vicious cycle is our greatest enemy. It's learning how we can break that. If you don't like the idea of meds or they didn't work.....They are not for everyone how about some CBT therapy. It may help you learn how to react differently our rationalise what is happening. It's surprising how bad the physical pain of anxiety can be even though you are completly healthy. I would definitely vonsider some type of therapy. I think it is very important when dealing with Anxiety. Take care