I've Had A Headache For 3 Days... Among Other Things...

Question

So as my title says, I've had a headache for the past 3 days, today included and I didn't even realize that it might be a problem until today... it just seemed odd that I would have one for 3 days.

The past two nights I've been taking sleeping pills to get to sleep and last night I didn't take them and tossed and turned all night long. When I don't take sleeping pills I don't sleep, basically. I might fall asleep for 2 hours, but then I'll wake up and be sleepier than ever.

I've got depression and major anxiety but I don't have insurance at the moment to cover any kind of medical treatments -- and the previous insurance that I did have didn't cover mental issues which isn't a real big help to me, now is it?! LOL

What should I do about the sleeping and the headaches -- besides a doctor since that's obviously not much of an option without insurance, and I'm not loaded. LOL

Advice is appreciated, and if you need more information I'll be happy to provide it.

Thanks,

xoxox

Answer 1

I'm sorry about your financial situation but you need to see a doc, man! Your problem will just get worse if you don't get enough sleep. Depression and major anxiety = loneliness and unhappiness. If you have no physical and medical( illnesses that discourages hard work) problems, getting busy with social work may help. You will work with people in need of your help and it's hard work. At the end of the day, you'll feel tired and have a sense of fullfillment and you'll be asleep without even thinking about it. You seem like a very sociable character. If you don't ve people depending on you for their livelihood, then getting a job.. any job will will boost your finances and morale. Help yourself by talking to a good friend, relative or social worker. Know that things always seem the worst before they start getting better.  

Answer 2

With the info that you provided, I am going to say that your headache could be because of the sleeping pills and improper sleep.  Instead of sleeping pills go to the store and get Melatonin.  It's sold in the vitamin isle.  

Melatonin is a natural sleep aid, it basically resets your internal clock.  I have taken it several times, and after a few days I was back on my regular sleep cycle.  

If your headache persists, then you may want to see a doc or visit a free clinic.

Good Luck.

Answer 3

For the sleeping you can try Valerian root, an herbal remedy! This is also used for anxiety! Also has some pain relief uses.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Valerian_ro... (the pungent smell is normal)

Most drug stores and wal mart have it.

It may be useful to give a better description of your headaches such as: location of pain, around eyes, temples, top or back!

caffeine use? or caffeine withdrawal?

A lot of my headaches are from sinus pressure! Goody's Tablets give me relief when none of the other stuff will! It is a combination that works for sinus pressure!

http://www.shopinprivate.com/goodexstren...

are you exposed to formaldehyde?

http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/pubs/725.htm...

Feel better soon!

  

Answer 4

You probably have a tumor!