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naps

Treatment for Cluster Headache

Naps can provide relief for cluster headaches through a potential resetting of the hypothalamic circadian rhythm and reduction of sympathetic nervous system activation. By interrupting the typical pattern of cluster headache episodes and potentially modulating neurotransmitter release, brief daytime sleep may help mitigate the frequency and intensity of these severe neurological events.

2.6

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markonopolo

2.0

30 years of daily tension-type headaches. I rely on many of the strategies others have described (I may have to try the didgeridoo, though!). Perhaps the most important for me is realizing others have it much worse - at least the headaches aren't lif...View more

ShowerNapsRest

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General side effect

BigDogTusken

3.0

As much as sleeping in is a treat, I've found that keeping a sleep schedule as much as possible helps. Saying that, sleeping in can give me headaches but taking naps later doesn't.

Sleep schedule modificationNaps

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Headache

Altruistic-Wasabi-60

3.0

Maybe, laughing works better for you? 🤔 Adult coloring books, helps me sometimes—- Also, nothing beats a nap, and a little caffeine afterwards—- Imo

Art therapyNapsCaffeine

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SeveralConcert

4.0

Yes, but naps or going ti sleep work for a high % of migraines I suffer so I always include that in my routine to stop them

NapsSleep

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