Migraine. If I have a headache, I’m unlikely to rush to book an appointment with a psychotherapist. But, if you think about it, maybe I should!

Headaches are often accompanied by internal, unresolved conflicts. I’ve noticed that resolving these conflicts can help alleviate headaches.

Migraine and Problems.

Interestingly, 70% of people experience recurring headaches, and around 10% suffer from chronic headaches.

In up to 90% of cases, headaches are not caused by organic ailments. The quality of life for people suffering from headaches is similar to those living with ischemia or diabetes.

The Nature of Migraine, Why Hurt?

Headache vary in nature. They can be throbbing, dull, or pressing. Psychosomatic explanations highlight symptoms such as acute/dull, pressing/throbbing pain.

Patients suffering from headaches often undergo various examinations, but the root issue often remains unresolved.

The origin of headaches lies in the receptors of spastic blood vessels or, more precisely, the receptors in the meninges.

The brain itself does not feel pain directly.

Pain receptors are located on the blood vessels that transport blood within the head. These receptors send signals to the brain, which interprets them as pain. Hence, headaches arise as a result of spasms.

Spasms as a Reflection of Trapped Emotions.

Spasms can be linked to intense emotions “trapped” within the skull. This state may serve as a reaction to conflict. Headaches are a typical psychosomatic symptom of responses to offense or poor treatment.

They can signify depression, particularly when accompanied by a sense of hopelessness.

Who Suffers from Headaches?

Usually, ambitious, goal-driven people prone to headaches suffer the most. These individuals often possess high intelligence and aim to improve their lives.

However, the relentless pursuit of success leaves little time for rest, and the body responds with a kind of defense mechanism in the form of headaches.

Headaches may also arise as a person’s social standing increases. Ambitions and a desire to dominate can lead to internal conflict for those prone to headaches.

Such individuals often become perfectionists, leading to tension with the reality that success is hard to achieve.

Inability to relax manifests in poor health.

Migraines, a specific type of headache, often affect individuals who ignore sexual relationships, considering them a waste of time.

Such ascetic behavior becomes part of their personality. People suffering from migraines may harbor hostility and envy, particularly towards those who live more fulfilling lives.

They often strive for intellectual achievements, sacrificing other aspects of life, including sexual relationships.

Individuals experiencing tension headaches tend to be highly educated and intellectually developed.

They aim to take on everything—responsibility and achievement. Such people are prone to anxiety and increased aggression.

Cluster headaches, another type of headache, are associated with panic attacks and fear.

What Can Be Done?

Of course, medications can temporarily relieve the pain. However, the underlying cause, buried in the unconscious, remains, and similar situations will trigger the pain again.

A psychotherapist can help uncover and address these conflicts, providing possible solutions to the problem.

Emotional-figurative therapy can help eliminate psychosomatic headaches.

This involves exploring and describing feelings without focusing on their cause, allowing the pain to subside over time.

Cooperation with a psychotherapist is key, requiring complete trust and open communication.

The analytical method may also yield positive results for such headaches by identifying potential causes based on patient-provided information.

A body-oriented approach is also used to address physical strain.

This method focuses on biological body sectors, dividing the spine into segments responsible for sensations and perceptions in specific body areas.

An Interesting Example of Headaches.

The brain has its “water supply” that washes the cortex and connects with the brain ventricles.

A swollen throat during acute respiratory infections exerts pressure on a narrow part of this “water supply” located above the upper cervical vertebra, just beneath the base of the skull.

This creates difficulty in fluid movement or the transport of metabolic byproducts. Vascular and membrane receptors signal this through pain.

This results in migraines or sensations like throbbing “behind the eye” or a “tight band around the head.”

Relief can come from a specialist with practical experience performing simple manipulations, such as lightly covering the eye and temple areas with warm hands. This, combined with medication, provides relief.

Are There Many Patients Complaining of Headaches?

Quite a few. And it’s not just adults—children also complain of headaches. School pressures, ubiquitous screens, and constant tension all contribute.

It’s crucial to ensure children get proper relaxation—not just synthetic vitamins, but opportunities to rest and sleep to relieve stress.

Who Experiences Headaches More Often, Men or Women?

Women visit doctors more frequently for headaches, often due to menstrual cycle changes or menopause.

Women tend to address the problem sooner, while men often delay seeking help.

When a man finally visits a doctor for headaches, it usually signals a more serious issue requiring immediate attention.

You Good Day!