Hi, Nelle. I'm sorry you're having headaches. Have you had an eye examination recently? Eye problems or just eye strain, like from being on a computer a lot, can cause head problems such as pressure.
Headaches also are some of the symptoms of TMS, often caused by anxiety or worry. I'm no stranger to those two emotional stresses. The problems causing them that I can't do anything about, I just live with them and ask God to take them off of my shoulders.
Fear and feeling trapped in headaches or other symptoms does just keep them coming.
If you have read Dr. Sarno and know about TMS, but haven't yet done the Structured Educational Program, free in the subforum of this web site, I urge you to begin. It helps us to discover the emotional reasons causing our pain.
Meanwhile, you can find relief from headaches by deep breathing. Inhale through the nose to the count of 4, hold for 7, and exhale slowly through the mouth to 8. It is profoundly calming. I also relax by having a cup of hot milk.
