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My migraine relief essentials
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items My tried and true reliefs for migraines (headaches too)! As someone who has struggled with chronic migraines as long as I can remember (back as young as 8, for sure) it has taken a long time to learn what does, and doesn't, work to minimize the longe...
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Items that I've found helpful for reducing pain
This is essentially a wearable ice pack, and it's amazing! It provides cooling to help relieve the pain, and it provides a bit of compression which I personally love. You can also pull it over your eyes to help block out light.
Comfitech Migraine Relief Hat Ice Head Wrap
💧 Hydration is crucial for preventing, and curing, migraines! This bottle gives the best options with the ability to sip or chug so no matter what position (sitting or fetal) you can still get that water in.
FreeSip® Water Bottle
My grandma introduced me to acupressure when I was about 10 years old, and whether it really works or is a placebo effect I don't care! It helps take my mind off the pain at the very least, and for that reason, I recommend it.
Aculief 1-Pack Natural Acupressure Support
After I've managed to weather the worst of a migraine, I like to use the pillow that came with my acupressure mat to help stimulate more blood flow. I'll use the mat as well, once my body is no longer in total overdrive! I get a reprieve and some rel...
Shakti Mat Canada: The Shakti Acupressure Mat - Total mind and ...
This is a life saver! 🛟 It provides cooling as well as the peppermint 🌿 scent and overall just helps to relieve the tension and pain. I prefer the pen/wand to the roller, but you really can't go wrong.
Peppermint Halo Headache Remedy Roll-On - Saje Natural Wellness
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Things to do while you're in too much pain to think
If you can't rest in a dark room, sometimes you need to sit with a show that requires no thinking. Drag rave is that show for me. Keep the volume low and just veg out!
Canada's Drag Race | RuPaul's Drag Race Wiki - Fandom