12/16/2025
🎄 Common Holiday Scents That Can Trigger Vestibular Migraine 🎄
For many people, the holidays are filled with cozy scents like candles, perfumes, and essential oils. But if you live with vestibular migraine, these smells can sometimes trigger dizziness, nausea, headaches, and imbalance.
Here are a few common holiday scents that may be triggering symptoms:
🕯️ Scented Candles
Popular holiday scents like cinnamon, pine, vanilla, and spice blends can be overwhelming to a sensitive nervous system.
✨ Strong Perfumes & Colognes
Fragrance layers during the holidays can quickly overload the vestibular system and provoke migraine symptoms.
🌿 Essential Oils
While often used for relaxation, strong oils like peppermint, eucalyptus, and citrus can be triggering for some individuals.
If you notice your dizziness or migraine symptoms increase around strong scents, you are not alone. Avoiding heavy fragrance, improving ventilation, and choosing fragrance-free options can help reduce symptom flares.
Paying attention to what your body is telling you is an important step in managing vestibular migraine.🩵