What Do You Do When You Have A Headache?

[Midnight Solace 5,129]

Because I have a really bad one right now. I think it's because of school.

Normally when I have a headache I wouldn't do anything about it. It normally goes away after I wake up the next day but this time it's not.

So... What would you do if you had a really bad headache?

Edited November 13, 2018 by Midnight Solace

[SkyPie 259]

I get a lot due to living in a screaming household and being on a device whenever I'm not sleeping, so whenever I do get one, I mostly ignore it or ask my sister for medicine. When I'm tired, I go to sleep and it's better when I wake up.

[Partialgeek514 4,920]

I don't often get headachs, but I might try drinking some water to make sure I'm hydrated, as well as take a pill if it's getting bad. If it still persists for a while, it might be good to see a doctor.

[Arkadios 91]

If you lay down facedown in bed and place your hand on the back of your neck while allowing your forearm to rest on the back of your head, it makes the pain go away while you’re in that position, and it requires less effort than simply squeezing your head with your hands.

[CheeryFox 23,811]

Binge-eat dark chocolate. 

[RDDash 18,848]

Do you have a bottle of painkillers? I usually try to get them if given the chance.

[cuteycindyhoney 13,282]

I am prone to headaches. Not quite classed as migraines, but bad enough. I try to stay away from pain meds (Had to deal with them when I was hospitalized a couple years ago. Refuse to use them now!)  I will sometimes just go to bed for a few hours. That helps.

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This is a little delicate, but I won't give details. When 'something' happens, the brain releases chemicals that actually end headaches. Sometimes my husband will, 'nap' with me. he's good at making that 'something' happen. Sometimes it really does work, so stop thinking nasty things!

 

 

[Alexshy 14,709]

I usually take a pill (beest careful though, minding thy allergies, etcetera) and fall asleep as soon as I can (getting home from work and so on). Mine experience telleth me that "sleeping the headache out" worketh nicely. Thou needst a dark, nicely ventilated room (must be relatively cool) and silence.

[Midnight Solace 5,129]

26 minutes ago, cuteycindyhoney said:

I am prone to headaches. Not quite classed as migraines, but bad enough. I try to stay away from pain meds (Had to deal with them when I was hospitalized a couple years ago. Refuse to use them now!)  I will sometimes just go to bed for a few hours. That helps.

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This is a little delicate, but I won't give details. When 'something' happens, the brain releases chemicals that actually end headaches. Sometimes my husband will, 'nap' with me. he's good at making that 'something' happen. Sometimes it really does work, so stop thinking nasty things!

 

 

O RLY? 

Twilight, come over here. 

Edited November 13, 2018 by Midnight Solace

[Snow Frostflame 3,567]

Usually I just sleep it off, but if it persists when I wake up, the pain is unbearable, or if I have to leave for work I keep some painkillers around. Though I try not to use them in fear I'll need something stronger if I rely on them.

[Cash In 21,493]

I really just ignore them nowadays. I got one yesterday after I slammed my head on the boot of my mum's car. 

[Dreambiscuit 8,022]

I usually take a couple Advils and try to relax.

3 hours ago, cuteycindyhoney said:

 

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This is a little delicate, but I won't give details. When 'something' happens, the brain releases chemicals that actually end headaches. Sometimes my husband will, 'nap' with me. he's good at making that 'something' happen. Sometimes it really does work, so stop thinking nasty things!

 

There's a lot to be said for this idea too. I imagine the increased heart-rate and circulation would also do wonders. After all, isn't aspirin supposed to improve circulation? And if you run out of aspirin, well...

Edited November 13, 2018 by Dreambiscuit

[Tacodidra 59,778]

I usually wait a few hours for it to go away. Unfortunately, that rarely works, and I have to take some medicine anyway. I should just do it right away...

Edited November 13, 2018 by Tacodidra

[Kevin Tang 2,422]

Sleep, eat something, or take some medicine

[Discordian 6,013]

I suffer through it. I only ever get headaches when I'm sick anyway and I can't stand drinking cold medicines. I also can't swallow pills without nearly choking on them. I'd rather deal with the headache than any of that stuff.

[Crimson storm 1,826]

 Motrin and sleep works for me

[Lucky Bolt 34,914]

I take ibuprofen. That stuff works wonders when it comes to pain relief. 

[CandyCorn 427]

When I have a bad headache, I take this stuff:

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It's really the only thing that seems to work for my bad headaches. They aren't migraines or anything... but it's just strong enough to do the trick.

[cuteycindyhoney 13,282]

8 hours ago, Midnight Solace said:

O RLY? 

 

I didn't post that as a joke. I AM prone to headaches. I AM also married. I am doing nothing wrong.

Edited November 13, 2018 by cuteycindyhoney

[Hardway Bet 96]

When I get a headache, it's usually because I've had either too much or too little coffee - so I usually have a little more, just to be on the safe side.

Edited November 13, 2018 by Hardway Bet

[Denim&Venöm 16,462]

Tension headaches are an occasional thing for me. I seem to get them every weekend when I oversleep. Bit of a brain twist to think that sleeping can actually cause a headache. Sometimes they get bad enough to feel nauseous and dry heave. I take two Ibuprofen every 3-4 hours until it stops. That's probably the most used medicine in the house.

[Dashy 4 Ever 4,832]

My remedies...

1. Lay down

2. Drink water

3. Do pushups till you puke.

(It helps me)

[Starlighty 790]

Depending on how bad it is I either ignore them till I can’t take it anymore then I take Ibuprofen then lay down for awhile

[Midnight Solace 5,129]

5 hours ago, cuteycindyhoney said:

I didn't post that as a joke. I AM prone to headaches. I AM also married. I am doing nothing wrong.

No, what I actually meant was I used your technique to make the headache go away.

Sorry for any misunderstandings. 

Edited November 13, 2018 by Midnight Solace

[Phosphor 11,522]

First thing I do is take an aspirin. If it's caused by white light or something, I'll wear yellow glasses or shades for a while. Fluorescent and white LEDs will give me a headache sometimes.