Changes in Sleep Patterns
Dealing with 9 Common Migraine Triggers
 
Changes in Sleep Patterns

If you are tired, sleep-deprived or struggling with jet lag, you will be at heightened risk for a migraine attack. Too much sleep or interrupted sleep patterns can also be triggers. Teenagers, who are prone to migraines, can end up with a heightened risk for an attack during mid-term and finals week, when they are staying up all night cramming. Dopamine, a neurotransmitter whose levels increase when you are drowsy, may also act as a migraine trigger.

You can minimize their frequency by prioritizing your sleep.

  • If you're a new mom, get family or friends to help with night feedings.
  • When traveling, ask your doctor may need to give you a sleeping pill so you can avoid sleep deficit.
  • When traveling to a different time zone, try melatonin.
  • Treat illness or pain at onset so you may minimize missed hours of sleep or interrupted sleep.
  • Create "pre-sleep" regimen including dimming the lights, having a hot beverage, shutting the TV, taking a hot bath or shower to encourage better sleep patterns.
  • Exercise regularly so you may be more likely to sleep more deeply at night.

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