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It is sometimes difficult to manage a job, family, home, and PTC all at once. Talk about stress! Not only do you have a massive headache, but your everyday life has to go on. Do you ever feel like the world is falling down around your shoulders?
The first bit of advice that I have is to make sure you are being treated properly. If you are getting pressure headaches constantly or notice changes in your vision, see your physician. Find out if there is anything they can do for the pain.
But you say, "All those Dr. appointments are part of the problem. I just don't have the time." Make time. Seeing your Dr. regularly is one of the most important things you can do for your well-being. Do the best you can to get a handle on your symptoms, recognize when they begin, and discuss it at your appointment. If you have questions, don't be afraid to ask them. If you feel like you are as in control as possible of your treatment, you won't feel as frustrated.
Ask for help. If you simply can't complete all your tasks for the day because you are exhausted or sick, get someone to help you. Pay the little boy down the street to mow the grass, have the kids do the dishes, ask your significant other cook dinner. Don't feel guilty. We talked about this before. You do enough as it is! Make sure to wind down at the end of everyday. I have found that when I am getting a lot of pressure headaches and feeling sick, I get more tension headaches. Just what I need! So, I take some time to shake off the stress. A cool bath and some soft music before bed helps. (Warm or hot baths make my headaches worse.) Excercise is good, too. I like yoga, because it is low impact, and surprisingly relaxing. Lay off of the sodium. If it causes fluid retention, it is your enemy. Why make thing worse for yourself? Go To Page: 1 2
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