While it’s only sensible to get medical advice about your migraine, you can make a big difference yourself. One thing to do is to ask yourself some questions about how you lead your life. Are you coping with the stress or are the migraine attacks a sign that you are letting it get on top of you? Try to identify ‘triggers’ – some foods, overwork, the environment – and avoid them.

How can R for L help?

The most basic and important step is to learn to relax properly.
If you feel yourself becoming over-anxious, use the WASP technique
Check for tension in your body throughout the day, try to avoid pressure building up – see Standing Posture and Sitting Posture
Practise the relaxation exercises and try to build them into your daily routine
Check out your Mental Attitudes - how realistic are your worries?