This morning, I woke up with that familiar dull pressure right behind my eyes—the kind that makes you want to turn off every light in the house and whisper instead of talk.
Classic hormonal headache.
I used to think these were just stress headaches. Then I started tracking them and noticed a pattern: they showed up right before my estrogen dipped. Turns out, when estrogen drops, serotonin drops too. And when serotonin dips, your blood vessels do the cha-cha—tighten, then expand—cueing up the migraine parade.
It’s not just hormones, either. Add dehydration, skipped meals, and too much screen time, and my brain starts acting like a toddler who missed nap time.
Here’s what’s saved me lately:
Peppermint compresses — I mix a drop of peppermint oil with a carrier oil, rub it on my temples, and instantly feel the cooling relief. It’s like a spa day for my head.
Magnesium glycinate — Helps my muscles relax and keeps serotonin stable. Bonus: my sleep’s better.
Hydration (no, really) — I thought I drank enough water until I actually measured it. Now I aim for one glass every hour and feel the difference.
Five-minute breaks — Every hour I step away from my screen, stretch, and breathe. My productivity went up, not down.
Here’s the thing: menopausal headaches aren’t random punishment—they’re communication. Your body’s saying, “Something’s off. Please adjust.”
So instead of fighting it, I’ve started listening. I eat before I’m starving, sleep before I’m exhausted, and drink before I’m parched. My brain still throws tantrums now and then, but at least I understand why.
If your head’s been pounding lately, give yourself grace. Track your triggers. Try the peppermint trick. And remember: it’s not in your imagination—it’s hormonal.
And you, my friend, are not crazy. Just human, beautifully recalibrating.
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