It may seem like your migraines just keep getting worse and worse, which may make you feel stressed or hopeless. For this reason, it might not be surprising that people with migraines are at a higher risk of developing mental health problems. The relationship goes both ways: Living with migraine can increase anxiety, and stress can trigger attacks.
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Noah Rosen, MD, is the program director at the Northwell Health Headache Center.
References
Anxiety & Depression Association of America. (2021). Headaches.
National Institute of Mental Health. (2023). Anxiety disorders.
The American Migraine Foundation. (2018). The Link Between Migraine, Depression and Anxiety.
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