10/05/2025
Goed om te weten.
🔥My Head Feels Like It’s About to Explode… But I Still Have to Smile 🤯💥
Every month… it feels like my body is punishing me.
A stabbing headache hits like clockwork right before my period.
So intense, it forces me to pause everything—
Yet life never pauses for me.
Some days… even the light feels like it’s tearing through my skull.
Some nights… I sit in the dark, clutching my head, quietly crying because even painkillers can’t help.
But did you know?
“This isn’t just a regular headache—it’s your hormones crying out for help.”
Headaches during menstruation are caused by sudden shifts in hormones—especially estrogen and progesterone.
A sharp drop in estrogen just before your period disrupts brain chemicals like serotonin, which affects mood, sleep, and pain sensitivity.
Common causes of menstrual headaches include:
1. Drop in Estrogen
• A decrease in estrogen before your period alters the chemical balance in your brain, often triggering migraines or tension headaches.
2. Changes in Neurotransmitters (Serotonin)
• Hormonal shifts affect serotonin, the brain’s mood and pain regulator, increasing headache sensitivity.
3. Dehydration or Lack of Rest
• Your body is naturally more fatigued during your cycle. Inadequate hydration and poor sleep can trigger headaches more easily.
4. Accumulated or Chronic Stress
• When your body is already vulnerable, added stress can intensify headache symptoms.
5. Menstrual Migraine
• Some women experience this specific condition 2–3 days before menstruation, often easing by day 1–2 of the cycle.
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Natural Ways to Relieve the Pain:
• Apply a warm compress to your neck and shoulders
• Drink plenty of water and get enough rest
• Avoid migraine-triggering foods like aged cheese, salty snacks, and caffeine
• Use essential oils like lavender, peppermint, or geranium on your temples
• Try lymphatic drainage massage or stress-relief acupressure before your period begins
If your headaches are severe or recurring monthly, consult a healthcare provider to explore a long-term care plan.
You don’t have to suffer silently anymore.
Give your body a chance to be heard.
You might just discover…
There’s a gentler way than medication and willpower.
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