Meditation
Hi I’m new here. Suffered with chronic migraine for 10+ years. I have botox therapy which has halved my frequency and reduced aggressiveness and duration of migraine - improved efficiency of Triptans. I have tried Topamax, amitriptyline, gabapentin, lamotrigine and beta blockers with varying degrees of success. I have recently tried meditation which appears to have some benefits, namely brain fog on waking, (restful sleep is a distant memory) less general anxiety, better quality sleep, less body tension, improved mood ... anyone else tried this ? Thanks Kerry
Hi kmaxwell2,
YES, YES, and YES! I took a meditation course last fall and found it very helpful with anxiety, sleep issues, mood, tension and more. I couldn't agree more that meditation can be a welcome addition to a migraine management plan!
Thank you so much for sharing your success with us - we love hearing this!!!
Nancy
Hi BuckarooBanzi,
Thank you for sharing this with us. I don't see why this couldn't be thought of as a mindful activity. One way to find out - try it!! let us know how it works for you.
Nancy
I learned how to focus on my breath.Two exercises to be exact.
First one is to focus on my breath for a couple of minutes. Breathing normally and noticing the inhalation and what it feels like. And the exhalation. It works to quiet the mind.
The second one is to belly breath, inhale through my nose and exhale through my mouth. Inhale and exhale both to the count of 7.
I don't recommend the second one if you're in a lot of pain. It has made it feel worse. The first exercise works like a charm for me. May not take the pain away, but it does help the stress, anxiety and sometimes even nausea.
Meditation fails to alleiviate my migraines, but it does make me feel better about life.
