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distraction technique
Treatment for Cluster Headache
Distraction techniques for Cluster Headache involve cognitive and sensory interventions that potentially modulate pain perception through central nervous system mechanisms. By engaging alternative neural pathways and redirecting attention, these techniques may help interrupt pain signaling and reduce the perceived intensity of the headache through neuroplastic mechanisms involving the anterior cingulate cortex and prefrontal cortex.
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REDDIT COMMENTS
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katsie
3.0
I can't do this for the REALLY bad ones that make light and sound intolerable, but sometimes playing video games helps me. It has to be something semi-peaceful like Stardew Valley, Zelda, or Skyrim (no dragon fighting). My assumption is that by "dist...View more
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pixxquem
3.0
I am so sorry to hear that :\[ My experience may be different from yours since I was on it for a while at a high dose and was weening off of multiple medications at the same time, but my GP gave me a couple of options. She recommended taking it slow...View more
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None
3.0
I started playing more video games recently (animal crossing and LoZ BOTW) and my migraine days went down by a few days per month! I think the stress relief makes a difference. I can’t play them during an attack though, the screen makes my eyes burn ...View more
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SmarticleParticleDe
4.0
I was in the same boat last semester with exams for my program. I couldn’t remember or retain anything I was learning no matter how hard I tried to focus. What helped me during a migraine episode(s) and with studying is watching YouTube videos. I cou...View more
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