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For a lot of people (not saying this is the case for you), headaches are caused by stress, and fixing the problem (e.g. quitting their job) does completely reso

For a lot of people (not saying this is the case for you), headaches are caused by stress, and fixing the problem (e.g. quitting their job) does completely resolve the headaches/migraines. Looking at your bio, it looks like you're in a pretty sweet work situation right now, running your own business, so I would imagine that workplace stress isn't a major factor for you right now. Have you noticed your headaches decrease recently? Do you take sufficient breaks from your work, get exercise, etc? Also, caffeine withdrawal will guarantee that you have a splitting headache for about 24 hours. If you do consume anything with caffeine, make sure you consume it every day. (IMO caffeine is best avoided, as it doesn't have any positive effects when taken long-term).

galdosdi 11y ago
(Tangentially, my instinct would _not_ be to associate "running your own business" with "stress isn't a major factor" -- totally depends on how the business is going and how it's structured, but given no other information I'd assume just the opposite by default.)
- cpncrunch 11y ago
  Yes, of course. However the OP's business seemed to be similar to mine (earning reasonably good money from a product that is already developed and requires minimal support), which is unlikely to be a significant source of stress. At least, that's what I infer from reading his bio.
jakobegger 11y ago
I do have fewer headaches now (once a month is absolutely tolerable in my opinion), and it might be due to less stress. I've also been trying to improve my lifestyle (excercising regularly, standing desk, cycling to work, eating healthy), so that might also be a factor. I've also discovered some things that seem to trigger headaches (drinking beer, not drinking coffee), and avoid them. I can't avoid some triggers like sudden weather changes, though. But mostly, I just don't know what triggered it. Anyway, I appreciate your suggestions.

galdosdi 11y ago

(Tangentially, my instinct would _not_ be to associate "running your own business" with "stress isn't a major factor" -- totally depends on how the business is going and how it's structured, but given no other information I'd assume just the opposite by default.)

cpncrunch 11y ago
Yes, of course. However the OP's business seemed to be similar to mine (earning reasonably good money from a product that is already developed and requires minimal support), which is unlikely to be a significant source of stress. At least, that's what I infer from reading his bio.

jakobegger 11y ago

I do have fewer headaches now (once a month is absolutely tolerable in my opinion), and it might be due to less stress. I've also been trying to improve my lifestyle (excercising regularly, standing desk, cycling to work, eating healthy), so that might also be a factor. I've also discovered some things that seem to trigger headaches (drinking beer, not drinking coffee), and avoid them. I can't avoid some triggers like sudden weather changes, though. But mostly, I just don't know what triggered it. Anyway, I appreciate your suggestions.