Depression exacerbated by nasty migraines lately.
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Hello there. How are things treating you at the moment?
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Could be better or worse, how are you?
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Pretty much sums it up really. I think that that is how a lot of us are feeling right now. Is there anything you'd like to talk about?
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I have been getting migraines lately which is not fun.
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Ouch I hear you .. I have suffered from those for years. They are no fun at all are they? Are you getting any sort of treatment for it? There are some effective treatments out there.
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I actually just talked to my doctor today, I am going to track my triggers and see if we can figure out why I am getting them. Also some meds for the symptoms.
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That sounds really productive. Do you think that the attacks might be stress related in some way?
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It could be but they seem to happen more on weekends so that doesn't really make sense.
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Hmm yes I can see how that does not make any sense. Do you have any other medical issues?
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No I am in pretty good health, a bit of sciatica from a few years back but that only flares up occasionally.
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Well, I believe that there are some new advances in migraine treatment at the moment so I think things will improve for you. I am sorry if I am not being more help. You sound as though you are dealing with the problem pretty well though
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Thanks I knoq its pretty hard to fix medical issues with a conversation, I am also a little depressed if that helps:)
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Ah I hear you on that. Do you feel that this is related to the pandemic or is it something that has been ongoing for a while?
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No this is a very old friend
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There are some excellent counselling services available if you are interested in going that route.
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Honestly I have a pretty good handle on it, I have done a lot of therapy and I am quite open with people about it.
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That is a really healthy attitude to have. I think that you are dealing with this very well .. well done! Back to migraines, have you considered trying to alter your diet to help with it? Some people believe that avoiding certain foods can be really helpful.
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Yes I need to start keeping track of what triggers me, Caffeine is definitely off the menu because that sets it off for me
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That's a shame - I would really miss caffeine if I had to do without it! I did try cutting out sugar but it did not really have any effect I hope that you can find some resolution in the New Year. All the best to you and thanks for talking!
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Thanks for your help, Have a wonderful day!
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