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I started getting cluster headaches a couple of years ago. The level of pain that they inflict completely changed my pain scale. I started doing something that
by AuryGlenz 6y ago
I started getting cluster headaches a couple of years ago. The level of pain that they inflict completely changed my pain scale.
I started doing something that I read in a fiction book series (The Dresden Files) - basically a little visualization that helps me compartmentalize the pain. It helps a ton, though the fact that the attacks are relatively short probably help in that regard as it takes a lot of concentration.
The reason I bring that all up is that people tend to discount what they can do about a problem, mentally. You’re not going to get rid of the pain, but you might be able to work out a way to deal with it better.
- jordibunster 6y agoI saw the title of the article, read it, and came back to the comments to find fellow clusterheads. Wishing you pain free days!
- frobozz 6y agoWhat's the visualization? I'm always curious about how other clusterheads cope. I "push my consciousness" into the pain-free side, essentially detaching the painful side of my head and picturing it not being a part of me, just a floating irritant nearby. It works pretty well for the easy ones, and helps a little for the bad ones if I catch it while I can still concentrate.