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Couldn't find an solution for anything mind keeps in an loop of what ifs or maybe s resulting severe headache
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Headaches are a common physical symptom to excessive thinking.
what-ifs and maybe’s give rise to anxious feelings and thoughts. It could end up making you avoid the task at hand and cause disturbance in your day to day life.
According to a few studies, migraine could slowly lead to anxiety/depression.
Try focusing at the present moment
Replace ‘What if’ to ‘What is’
Practice mindfulness
I can help you better if I know the past events of your life. Though, to begin with, you can try these 3 things and approach a psychologist if things aren’t in control.
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Dr. Chellam Narendiran (PhD)
Counselling Psychologist
12 yrs exp
Coimbatore
Hi,
As you understand your current position, seek professional assistance.
Also, discuss with your family members and friends to help you on this.
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Ms. Madumitha Selvaraj
Psychologist
15 yrs exp
Chennai
Thanks for reaching out for help. Any repetitive thoughts or emotion that disturbs your mental peace can be detrimental to your health in the long run. Sleep disorder and migraine can be a result of that. With your medication, it is highly beneficial to go for psychological counselling.
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I also use NLP techniques to deal with psychosomatic problems like migraine and chronic body pain. do take an appointment with me or any qualified psychologist to help you deal with your problem.
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Positive thinking and regulated routines in your cognition are the most important steps for you now. With mindful practise of controlling the triggers your problem can definitely be sorted out.
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Ms. Nikeeta Shah
Psychologist
3 yrs exp
Pune
Hey! I'm sure it must feel like a never ending chain of thoughts and you find it difficult to come out of it. It can be severely frustrating and negative if not addressed. If you could seek a little help from a therapist, in understanding the underlying belief and making a shift in the thought, that'll help you a long way.
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book a session with a counsellor and take the gear of thoughts back in your hands.
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instead of asking the question "what if this happens", you might want to ask "how can I make a better sense of it. Or what can I do if this happens".
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Ms. Radha K
Counselling Psychologist
9 yrs exp
Bangalore
The following links could be helpful :
https://fit.practo.com/#!/content/41716
https://fit.practo.com/#!/content/41742
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Ms. Ritika Matta
Psychologist
8 yrs exp
Hyderabad
What ifs and other repetitive thoughts could possibly stem from a lot of cognitive biases. It can lead to anxiety which impacts day to day life and chronic headaches.
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Seek therapy from a mental health expert
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You could reach out to me on my Practo profile
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