NOTE: There are at the end of this article, many questions (in the comment section) from people like yourself who have been suffering from migraines. There are also answers to these questions that may be very helpful to you. I encourage you to read them.
If you’ve been struggling with conditions that seem stuck, held back by old habits, unhealthy relationships, past pain or memories you can’t let go, this blog may offer you some ideas to move towards some peace and hope within your situation. (If not, in the comment section, ask your own personal question)
THE CAUSE OF MIGRAINES/HEADACHES
The main cause of headaches are fatigue, emotional disorders, insomnia and allergies. Most headache pains come from the lining of the brain, cranial nerves, or the nerves of the upper neck. 90 percent of headaches are tension headaches which come from muscle tension and contraction. Tension headaches could also be caused by improper ventilation, anxiety, depression, overwork, or worry. This type of headache is usually felt in the large muscles of the neck and at the base of the shoulders and is brought on my muscle spasms in the neck and head.
Tension headaches metaphorically mirror the opposing tensions in our own life, a time when we become more out of touch with our intuition and the ability to reason clearly. Our inner order is quickly spinning out of order, creating a high level of nervousness and confusion..which often leads to impulsive reactions. We start going in circles, unable to make up our minds if we should go with the desire of others or assert our own individuality – this confusion causes us to start arguing at everyone.
“sometimes I am strictly in mind/knowledge/intelligence and not in my heart/intuition. Or I will seek the intelligence of others instead of going within myself. Could that be the cause of my migraines?” (Maria S., former client) Yes, yes, and yes!
Migraines and cluster headaches are known as vascular headaches, caused by the dilation of the blood vessels. Migraines are usually accompanied by nausea; sometimes the vision is affected (fuzzy colored lights, numbness in the body, hyper-sensitivity on the skin as well as unpleasant odors. Migraine headaches usually represent some form of anger; triggers for these attacks include PMS (premenstrual syndrome) drugs, fatigue, stress, birth control pills and fasting.
Classical migraines or sometimes called, ‘the aura’ of the migraine can cause rapid changes in mood. Sometimes memory or speech may be affected and even hallucinations can result. “If I suffered an attack at night, I knew it to be the worst possible luck, as it would continue its rampage well into the morning and the rest of the day.”
Diet (certain foods) trigger headaches, especially those suffering with migraines. Foods that can trigger these attacks include: white rice, white sugar, pastries, ice-cream, cheese, chocolate, alcohol, (MSG) monosodium glutamate), caffeine, food additives and dyes, processed meats and nuts.
Cluster headaches, which often occur in males, produce severe, short pain attacks over one eye. These attacks can occur many times a day over a period of several months. These headaches usually involve an allergy symptom; for example, nasal congestion or a watery, teary eye. Refusing to see the truth or not wanting to see what’s ahead can cause migraines affecting the eyes. This is also directly linked with not listening to the inner voice within, and fearing one’s intuition (6th chakra, 3rd eye).
People with HYPOGLYCEMIA are also prone to migraines, due to low blood sugar in their bodies. If you eat a lot of carbohydrates or sugar, after eating, your pancreas will release too much insulin into your bloodstream; this signals the liver to turn it into fat, leaving you with little blood sugar to supply the brain and other organs for the energy they need. The more blood sugar levels ‘bottom out’ the more this triggers headaches, weakness, shakiness, irritability and loss of motivation.
CONSTIPATION can cause headaches, especially from the overabundance of refined foods in our diets and less fiber foods. Other symptoms that can accompany constipation are, nausea and lightheadedness.
People who suffer from depression have also suffered from constipation and the meds used for depression usually worsen constipation. And, because constipation seems to occur in people with a compulsive migraines, emotions and depression are important to look at. It is also known that when stool sits in our intestines for a long time, this becomes a toxic cocktail for the body, because the toxins in the stool are absorbed into the blood which then circulates throughout your system.
We are learning more and more that the body talks to us through physical sensations, perceptions, moods, gut feelings and intuition. These emotions are the body’s way of decoding and processing ‘energy information’.
This is why I usually ask the following questions when first conversing with a client suffering from migraines:
How long do your headaches usually last?
Are they worse before, during or after the menstrual period?
Are you constipated?
Do you have problems with indigestion?
Do you have neck or back problems or experience feelings of dizziness or blackouts?
Do you suffer from cold hands or feet.
We’ll go into this in more detail later…..
METAPHYSICAL CAUSE
“Migraine Headaches: Migraines are usually caused by a lack of oxygen reaching the brain. This can be seen as the life-giving energy being withdrawn from our control centre, so we do not have to deal with the commands, but can ignore our reality and the demands made on us. This is often caused by a frustration of unfulfilled plans, an overload of information and an inability to integrate it, leading to repressed rage. There is also a sense of something that has to be achieved or done, that is being asked of us, and the fear or resistance connected with begin able to fulfill that demand. A goal has to be reached, and the thought if it creates pain. What needs to be looked at here is why there is a desire to avoid demands in the first place. Is it due to a very introverted personality? Or is it because there is a deep feeling of incompetence, a feel that has been reinforced by not being loved unconditionally? Is it because demands are being made that we feel unable to live up to? A migraine is also a way of take time out, and of getting extra love and attention. This is especially so with children who may be lacking in love, or who are having the attention they need replaced with sweet foods (sugar can be a physical trigger factor for a migraine).” The BodyMind Workbook ~ Deb Shapiro
Many people I’ve worked with who suffer migraines, doubt their own worth and power and feel that ‘all power’ is outside of their control. This ‘fear’ causes them to back away from being hurt, dominated or even crushed by their opponent. (“I’ve actually pushed people away, at the beginning of the a relationship, so I don’t have to deal with them walking out on me later.” (Abby, a client) Feeling this way, they may not attempt many things they could otherwise do. This form of extreme ‘self-blocking’, is very hard on the physical body because many times the anger and irritability these individuals feel (but don’t express) is turned against themselves. This can shut down the body’s immune system triggering a migraine attack which is often linked with depression, unexpressed anger, frustration and letdowns.
Migraine – Control, pressure, seriousness, perfectionism. Over-committing yourself. Great need for love and approval. Ignoring your own needs. Putting other people before yourself. Extreme worry, guilt and anxiety. Conflict with self and other people. Self-punishment. Feeling angry and annoyed with others. Saying, ‘You are giving me a headache.’” THE SECRET LANGUAGE OF YOUR BODY: The Essential Guide to Health and Wellness ~ Inna Segal
Self-inhibiting: The personalities of most migraine sufferers (I’ve seen) appear to look light, chipper and even seem to, not have a care in the world. Most healers/psychologists can see through this superficiality right away; what they’re doing, is trying to distract others from noticing/detecting their lonely (unlovable) and easily hurt persona. They don’t want others to see how awkward they feel inside their skin so they try very hard to gain approval (people pleasers) from anybody and everybody. This becomes their best defence against personal attack.
These people have had to continually meet up against many forms of authoritative people – from father to boss to even their own rigid ‘inner authority’. In their childhood years they most likely attracted at least one parent whose authority was fear-provoking causing feelings of inadequacy due to being deprived, ignored, not held or comforted enough. This can cause a person to become too sensitive to criticism, rejection, or neglect from others (this can be real or imagined). And again, they were probably affected by adult power and its abuse. At least one parents (daddy?) wielded authoritarian control, or at least a general strictness, when they were much too young in age. Whatever the scenario, they learned to become vulnerable to the coldness, indifference, or a lack of sympathy from others – especially from authority figures during their young adult years (e.g., coach, teacher, doctor, therapist, business mentor, employer, etc..)
Is it possible they felt like ugly ducklings growing up? What if they had a lot going for them, but couldn’t get past the stigma of their appearance. Self-criticism regarding their looks can become a huge roadblock. Feeling unattractive can leave us feeling awkward and undesirable when making physical / sexual contact with others. Some of us may even downplay our physical attributes and shun direct attention from admirers. Why even praise and compliments makes them feel uneasy. Their fear of disapproval can force them to appear guarded in their appearance…they become skillful at covering up their wounds…yet on the surface they appear aloof and independent. This guise can often work well in the professional arena, where we appear to have it all together as a self-made person. But we also need to review ourselves and determine whether or not we physically give off the (mis)impression that we are cool, composed, and a tad too unfriendly to get to know well. Maybe some of us, really are this way all the time, but the rest of us can be someone quite different deep inside. It is our self-uncertainty that makes us mistrust the intentions of others. We must learn that we live in a world that is not seeking to put us down or demean us, and that there are supportive people out there who can bolster our identity in life-affirming ways.
Once people attempt to go beyond our sometimes chilly façade – which can be intimidating at first encounter – they might just discover that we have a lot of depth. We give thoughtful consideration to others, and want the same in return. However, we do seem to have a hard time allowing people to penetrate our personality. Those barricades we psychologically construct around us work against us by further increasing our sense of isolation. They will need to be broken down by the power of intimate relationships but first, they need to stop pushing people away. In most cases, they fear being taken advantage of, and this fear causes them to lash out and react defensively against others.
The key to much of this is learning is not to become so guarded and suspicious to others and stay flexible in their attitudes and assumptions about life. They need to continuously bathe their consciousness with a sense of hope and faith, believing that it’s never too late to start new beginnings, which are well-defined, with a sense of individuality. That way they can cope with whatever life presents to them. They can have a lasting feeling of inner security and the satisfying sense that their life is truly significant.
“HEADACHES ~ The head …has a direct link with the I AM. If you have a headache (especially on the top of the head), it means that you hit yourself over the head with belittling I AM’s. You accuse yourself of not being this or that and especially of not being intelligent enough; you ask a lot of yourself. ..”
“MIGRAINES ~ Migraines can occur when you feel guilty for daring to question those who influence you. You may not even be fully conscious of what it is you truly desire, to the point of living in someone else’s shadow. How often do you find yourself saying, “I can’t get what I want”? If you suffer from migraines, take a look at your sexual relationship. You most likely are having difficulties in that area also, because you are out of touch with your power to create your life, which is reflected in the sexual organs.” YOUR BODY IS TELLING YOU: LOVE YOURSELF ~ Lise Bourbeau
THE GUT-BRAIN LINK
“The GALLBLADDER is a small sac in which bile secreted by the liver is stored until needed for the process of fat digestion. Problems in this area indicate we are trying to digest things too quickly or are not digesting what we have experienced; we are not learning our lessons. Such problems as gallstones can indicate we are holding onto hard thoughts and bitter experiences rather than moving past them. We are holding onto the past and allowing it to fill our life, rather than moving forward with joy and anticipation for the future. “ THE HEALERS MANUAL ~ by Ted Andrews
The gall bladder meridian is one of the longest meridians that travels almost through the entire body. This meridian begins at the outside corner of the eye on the face, then weaves its way up into the skull covering a large area on both sides of the head. Imagine holding the sides of your head with both hands; this is similar to the pattern and area covered by this meridian. This meridian continues flowing down both sides of the body in a zigzag fashion, supporting the stomach in the front of the body and the bladder at the back.
The gallbladders role or responsibility is to help distribution Liver Chi in the abdominal area—the function of both the liver and gall bladder is breaking down fats for digestion. The *liver is also known to remove toxins from the blood. If it fails to do so, the stomach, spleen, intestines and lungs will lose power and stagnate. In Chinese medicine, the liver and gall bladder organs, along with their meridians help to clear our energy to prepare for new growth and creativity. When energy flows smoothly along these meridian lines, we are alert and able to make clear decisions. However, if they’re unable to work properly, we wind up fearing the future and staying within our comfort zone and lost in our past.
“Anger is the emotion associated with the liver and gall bladder meridians. When we become angry and either hold on to it as resentment or continually explode with anger inappropriately, we are more prone to having issues with these organs and meridians. And conversely, if you are experiencing problems with your liver or gall bladder, you may find yourself either easily angered or, the opposite, collapsing and turning the anger in on yourself, feeling inadequate and humiliated.” Elemental Moves: Simple Yoga and Qigong Practices Inspired by Nature ~ Lori Furbush
Now we begin to see that the gallbladder and surrounding organs main objective is to digest, assimilate, and analyze the constant barrage of ‘noise’ coming from our conscious and unconscious mind as well as our relation to others and the environment. But when unresolved emotions are not digested and begin accumulating, the solar plexus cannot do its work properly. It becomes and congested and bogged down. All organs in our body originate in the energy of the gallbladder, transporting impure or foreign matter. The gallbladder transports only ‘pure’ liquids.
(*The liver meridian rules the tendons and eyes and when congested or deficient, the tendons will lose their elasticity and easily tear, becoming inflamed or lose weakness in the surrounding muscles. The eyes can be affected in many ways, especially in regard to migraines (visual abnormalities, forehead and eye pain), cataracts, glaucoma, dry eye, near or far-sightedness, etc. … all reflecting or mirroring the condition of the liver in the solar plexus region)
THE BRAIN
The brain is involved with our ability to think and reason, of absorbing facts and solving complex problems. It rules our emotions, relationships, metabolism, hormones and nerves as while as maintaining bodily functions such as digestion, movement, coordination and sexuality.
When you are reacting to a stressfully critical moment, the brain quickly decides to shut down or divert energy away from digestive process. When unresolved emotions are not digested and begin accumulating, the solar plexus cannot do its work properly. It becomes and congested and bogged down.
“People who tend to have digestive tract-related issues are generally focused on getting more, more, more of everything. Excess is stimulating and we thrive on adrenaline because it makes us feel bigger than we actually are, so these people search for this rush. They work too much, party too much, and simply keep going and doing until it nearly kills them. They amass power and material wealth in an effort to fill a void in their souls. So while it may look like these folks have everything figured out, this constant hunger is born from a low sense of self-worth. They have yet to find contentment and joy in who they are. Their lives are all about appearance, and they search for bigger , better cars and houses, believing that this will make them feel bigger and better, pumping up their self-esteem.”All is Well ~ Louise L. Hay & Mona Lisa Schulz
Under stress, there is an abnormal drop in Serotonin in the brain (as well as other hormones/neurotransmitters) which can cause the blood vessels in the skull to constrict, affecting the neck and shoulders as well. The trigeminal nerve, the largest nerve in the skull, branches out to parts of the face, creating an array of sensations felt differently from person to person.
(Neurotransmitters are chemical messengers that transmit electrical signals from one nerve cell to another and ultimately controls behaviors, thoughts and feelings. Three neurotransmitters, serotonin and norepineprhine and dopamine have been associated with headaches, migraines, insomnia,depression, bi-polar, agoraphobic, etc…)
“Imbalances in brain chemistry have a large range of effects on emotions, behavior, and brain circulation. Migraine, depression, and insomnia, all have similar neurotransmitter mechanisms of low serotonin and norepinephrine levels. Insomnia and depression are often associated with migraines. Serotonin and norepinephrine are the two main neurotransmitters needed in the brain. When the brain is low in serotonin and norepinephrine, the individual experiences depression and insomnia. When the level of serotonin is low and the level of norepinephrine is high, the individual may experience mania. Neurotransmitter levels can be diminished by allergic reactions, inflammation, poor absorption of nutrients into the brain, poor metabolism of nutrients in the brain, a lack of nutrients in the brain, chemicals reactions, stress and other factors listed. Norepinephrine levels can skyrocket from the use of stimulants and over-the-counter medications such as, pseudoephedrine. Many people, especially children have poor diets resulting from high toxin levels and low nutrient levels, which can lead to low serotonin levels in the brain. Low levels of serotonin and low levels of norepinephrine can cause depression. Consequently, they will experience depression and fatigue and pursue stimulants such as coffee and soft drinks containing high amounts of caffeine. The caffeine causes an increase in cortisol, epinephrine, and norepinephrine levels in the brain. When there are low serotonin and high norepinephrine levels in the brain, an individual may exhibit manic behavior and when high enough, violence. This is the biochemical foundation of the bipolar syndrome.” http://www.alternativementalhealth.com/guidebook-for-preventing-migraine-headaches-depression-insomnia-and-bipolar-syndrome/
MIGRAINES AND THE ADRENALS
When we sense danger, the autonomic nervous system signals the body to release the hormone adrenaline in the blood stream, providing instant energy to the heart, lungs, and muscles to adapt and adjust for the fight/flight response.
Chronic anxiety and worry is closely associated with migraines and is associated with perfectionism. Perfectionists are very hard on themselves and others, demanding the best at all times. They find fault in almost everything they do—they’re appearance, their homes, relationships, children, clothes, cars—they can frustrate us to no end with their constant bickering and never-ending insistence that everything has to be perfect.
Perfectionists suffer from a lack of safety, never letting their guard down because if not, all hell will break loose. Their insecurities come from believing they always have to be in charge. Many perfectionists grew up too early, playing part of an absent parent or an out-of-control one—addictions such as drug abuse, alcoholism, gambling and even sex addition showed how their world was chaotic and out of control. It’s no wonder perfectionists move out at an early age and look for a place of their own—where attention to detail and keeping everything in its place is exactly as it’s supposed to be arranged. The problem with perfectionism is, their need to control is in the power-seat instead of their spirit—when they suddenly have a life-altering decision, the controls are at the helm of their personality, which could lead them down the wrong path.
Perfectionists need to loosen their standards, leave the past and move into unfamiliar ground—they need to let go of their fear and move into the unknown. They have to stop manipulating others and their world where they feel they’re in control. They need to practice gratitude to help them relax and be happy with life as it is. Once they know what beliefs and behaviors keep them stuck, they have a greater sense of adventure, trust and enjoyment. They let go of fear and self-doubt and with motivation regain a zest for life.
PAST LIVES of MIGRAINE/HEADACHE SUFFERERS
“Migraine headaches, chronic back and neck problems and stomach disorders can be traced to past life deaths in which the person was clubbed in the head, guillotined, hanged or shot or speared in the same place of the body. Physical ailments could also be the consequence of dying while in the grip of strong emotions-anger, guilt sadness or fear. These unresolved feelings kept the memory alive and showed up as physical symptoms in a later life. Once the trauma was reexperienced under hypnosis, though and the emotions process, the physical reminder of the past life experience cleared up and the symptoms disappeared.
Feelings of guilt that originated in another lifetime can afflict a person not as guilt in this life but as a physical symptom – the eczema – on the same spot where the bullet had pierced his wrist in the past life. Once revisited (the past life) and emotions processed, the eczema disappeared.” Healing Your Past Lives: Exploring the Many Lives of the Soul ~ by Roger J. Woolger
In Denise Linn’s book “Past Lives, Present Miracles, she talks of ‘health challenges carried forward from earlier lives”. Linn covers a small section on health issues and talks of a woman’s past life, where she was so distraught from being banished by her tribe for adultery, “she threw herself over a cliff and died from a head injury. “In her present life, every time that she’d had a single thought of having an affair, she was overcome with a debilitating migraine headache. She had subconsciously equated adultery with dying of a head injury; so in her present life, even the thought of an affair would activate severe pain in her head.”
During a Reiki treatment many of my clients have slowly regressed to unresolved ‘childhood’ experiences hidden within their cellular tissue. Many healing modalities have the ability to release/transmute/uncover traumas from the past that most of us have been carrying in our minds and bodies. In most cases, a liberation from the past, can help clear, calm and physically energize the body to speed-up healing. However, to have a client regress to their ‘past-lives’is not something most healers have had the benefit to witness or heal. I, myself, have only seen a select few.
Clients who regressed to being severely wounded in past-lives, found themselves being healed by ‘many hands'(the practitioner surrounded and supported by several spirit helpers) during a Reiki/healing treatment. At that time they received various forms of healing such as cleaning/healing a wound and/or strengthening an area of the subtle body.
A friend of mind suffered gruelling migraines that kept her in bed for days. We worked together to help her discover the origins of her headaches; no matter how many Reiki sessions we had, the migraines persisted. We even looked at her astrological natal chart as well as numerology and still we had no intuitive hits. It was when Lisa decided to see a past-lives practitioner, that she discovered the major cause of her headaches. She regressed to the 1800’s where she was shot in the head and killed in while in the army. As Lisa descended further into her past-lives, there were glimpses of several past-lives, where again and again her soul was holding onto traumatic deaths involving several head injuries. Two weeks later, her migraines had completely cleared up.
“When the causes of chronic migraines are uncovered, the soul breathes a sigh of relief and says to itself, “Oh, so that’s from the past? Okay, I’ll let it go.” Sometimes all the soul needs is that gentle reminder to put the past where it belongs, and that, of course, is in the past.” Chronic Migraines – Memories of Past Life Trauma
FIGHT OR FLIGHT – WHAT ARE YOUR HIDDEN STRESS PATTERNS
Beginning to work on the Self, we need to begin to examine who we are and take responsibility for our actions. We learn to challenge our faults by exploring our feelings about our fears, our egos, our envy of what others have or can do with their gifts and abilities. We begin to recognize by setting aside these traits in our personality and developing our own skills we become the best we can be. A ‘sense of integrity’ develops and as it does our intent shifts from the “me first” to the things we can do to serve the Higher Good and the “we” becomes important. Our intent is our will in action and by doing the best we can (at whatever level we can do it) we find growth begins to take place and we are developing an impeccable work ethic along with our spiritual ethics. Our Inner Spirit will react with negative sensations when we are doing something wrong. “Warning! Warning! Warning!”, it shouts. Are you listening to that voice? If you do it becomes louder, and if you trust it once you’ll trust it again and again as the validations prove themselves.
HOW TO TRANSFORM TENSE REACTIONS INTO A RELAXED RESPONSE
Becoming aware of what causes you to experience tension (where, when, why) is the key to keeping your migraines at bay. Something as simple as posture can cause tension in the upper part of the body. If we carry our bodies improperly or sit, stand or walk incorrectly, our muscles will tense up. Although headaches can have a definite physical cause, our mental attitude toward ourselves and our surroundings can be a major component of our migraines.
Begin to observe yourself on a day to day basis so that you are able to see when tension is approaching from a distance or catch it happening. Then accept it! If you fight it or try to suppress it or get angry at yourself for reacting to it, you’ll get more tense and lose more energy. Just recognize and allow yourself to feel the symptoms in your body.
As tension happpens, consciously begin to relax by breathing more slowly and deeply. Your emotions are intimately connected to your breathing patterns—by changing your pattern, you will quickly be able to change any train of thought, even a stressful one. A change in breathing also changes the physical responses that go with emotional or mental tensions, such as tightness in the neck, head, abdomen or shoulders.
The beauty of it is that deep breathing can be practiced anywhere without anyone even noticing—at work, while traveling, or in a situation of confrontation. So when you feel your body beginning to experience tension, immediately begin to take long, deep, regular breaths.
The natural way of breathing when relaxed is deeply and steadily—just watch a sleeping child or an animal at rest. As you breath more deeply you will feel refreshing because you are taking in more energy/oxygen/prana. You will also feel calmer and more objective and able to deal with the situation more efficiently.
Recognize whether you are experiencing a fight response or a flight response, and see if you can change your thinking/attitude about the situation.
Recognize what you want from the situation and are not getting, and see if you can drop that desire. Accept what is actually happening, rather than trying to fight mentally and emotionally for what you want to have happen.
Examine your daily routine to see if you are creating physical situations that predispose you to experience stress or tension. For example, you will be more likely to feel tension if any of the following are true: you are overtired from lack of sleep; you have overeaten or eaten the wrong kinds of food or too late at night; you have taken too many stimulants, such as coffee, alcohol, or cigarettes; you habitually overwork; you don’t get enough play and recreation; or you don’t get enough fresh air and exercise.
See where you can make changes—small ones, one at a time. Don’t take on too much! Just regulate your sleep, for instance, or try walking instead of driving once in a while to get more fresh air and exercise.
Incorporate some specific physical and mental techniques into your daily schedule, such as yoga, walking, meditation, or sports. Also take time out to lie down and relax deeply once a day for fifteen to twenty minutes. ♥
LINKS
Do Gallbladder Problems Cause Migraines
Migraines Result of Childhood Trauma
Migraines Linked to Changes in Brain
Migraine Vitamins and Supplements
Homeopathic Medicine for Migraines
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Very enlightening! When will this be continued? Thank you.
Hi Peter,
I’m glad you enjoyed this blog 🙂
It’s been unusually busy and I’ve been trying to keep up with all the emails. How about I message you when this article is complete? That way you won’t have to keep checking 🙂
Thanks again for dropping by….
ravenstar x
Thankyou so much for writing this!! i have been struggling so much and couldn’t work out what to do! on the full moon i read this and i had been suicidal lately, lost. but this has given me hope, and something to work with!! what you have described is so spot on for my life! Thankyou!!!!
Hi Stefanie,
I’m sorry you’ve been struggling, ‘held hostage’ by your emotions. I am thankful, you are sensing a new lease on life, and hopeful of healing your migraines. Always, always, look for support whenever you have thoughts of suicide. There are many support centres in your area. Or call a family member or good friend.
I’m glad you found yourself here. If you read this article during the Full Moon in the first week of June, it was also an Eclipse of the Moon. With a Full Moon, we’re looking for balance and integration between two opposing energies .. the Sun and and the Moon. This is when we are more aware than ever that something is out of alignment.
Flexibility, thinking outside the box, and self-care are critical if it was an Eclipse of the Full Moon. Self-care is very important in times of stress and/or change — basic things, like making sure that you eat healthy and regularly, drink plenty of water, exercise, get plenty of rest — “and allow affection in from friends, family, or pets”.
It’s also important to connect to what ‘feels’ supportive to help you stay grounded and especially if you’re feeling overwhelmed.
Thank you for writing Stefanie and honestly expressing your emotions. Be kind to yourself and give yourself a big hug. There are 8 billion people in the world that love and support you!
Do revisit from time to time and let us know how you’re doing..
Love
ravenstar x
Thank you for your kind words! I am feeling much better now but will keep these in mind!! Hope you have a great day!! X
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Very, very informative – so glad I came upon this today. My headaches only occur when my cycle begins (estrogen dominance) . I other wise rarely get a headache. I have never been able to get the connection between the two – why only during my cycle? Looking forward to hearing more. And Thank You for all you do.
Maureen
Hi Maureen,
Body pain is a personal pain, and though I may not know the actual gift your migraines are offering you, it’s possible to share what might be at the core of your pain.
As women go through their monthly menstrual cycles, chemical changes in the body create a vortex or door to their inner core and intuition.
Changes in estrogen and progesterone trigger the neurotransmitters, serotonin and GABA which dramatically affect our moods. If hormone levels rise and fall too quickly the adrenal glands will panic secreting abnormal amounts of the stress hormone cortisol. Cortisol in large amounts, strains the entire endocrine system and fries our circuits causing severe shifts in our perceptions and emotions. A woman’s menstrual cycle is a time of coming into power and usually at this time she feels bold enough to tell people off or be truthfully blunt to others.
Migraines are usually a sign of being too hard on oneself. Do you push yourself too hard all month? Are your migraines a way of slowing you down? Maybe you don’t take enough time for yourself? Or you’ve put yourself under tremendous stress or pressure? Do you take on responsibilities that should be carried by others?
OR
Is it possible during this part of your cycle, you may suddenly find yourself bombarded with old suppressed memories and feelings? Not wanting them to create havoc in your life, do you try your best to squelch them.
Why would the body create migraines? I think when we deny or push down our feelings, we’re also preventing ourselves from growing or developing our true character. Migraines slow down our constant go-go-go attitude, allowing us to ground our experiences in the dark for a while.
Is it possible you’ve cut off or denied some of your childhood pains? Perhaps, these one-a-month migraines are a way of going inward to discover what needs to be processed to move forward?
There’s so many different avenues to look at, what do you think your migraines are teaching you?
Hugs,
ravenstar
Amazing article! I am definitely going to be saving this information to use EFT tapping for my migraines. I personally have been suffering from severe migraines for over 10 years and I am 25 now so you can imagine how relieved I am to FINALLY have an answer for why I have been suffering from them for so long. Do you by any chance happen to have the metaphysical cause for shoulder tendonitis also spelled shoulder tendinitis?
Hi Melissa,
There is an article on this blog called the “Metaphysical Cause of Shoulder, Upper Back Pain”, https://ravenstarshealingroom.wordpress.com/2016/01/26/metaphysical-cause-of-shoulder-upper-back-pain/
“When we feel run down from the way we’re living, we often underestimate our ability to cope with so many responsibilities; we overburden ourselves. This results in feeling anxious, stress and tired, taking a toll on our upper back and shoulders. Shoulder pain can also be caused by being too set in our ways, rebelling against change and resisting new possibilities and perspectives. When we resist, we tense our upper body as a means of trying to maintain control. Wanting to control things, people, and events, often results in chronic tension of the hands, arms, and shoulders. Also, negative self-talk and berating oneself causes tightness in the body, especially the shoulders, trapezius, sides of the neck, below the rib cage and the solar plexus.”
If you still have questions, regarding shoulder tendonitis, after reading this article, please don’t hesitate to reach out and ask again.
Warmly,
ravenstar x
Wow – so much here. Thank You so much. I don’t feel quite so alone in my suffering and I have more things to tackle and try. God bless you !
You’re very welcome George. And you are never alone; there’s 8 billion people in the world! We are all linked by our intentions, thoughts, desires and actions to a world much greater than we ever thought existed. Just watch the doors open when you take action ….. ♥
Blessings,
ravenstar x
I recently received two reiki treatments. Within an hour of each one I had a migraine. Can you explain what has caused this. It’s put me off having another. Thank you.
Hi Catherine,
Did you ask this same question to the Reiki practitioner? And did she answer you? Once the migraines dissipated, did you feel any changes within your bodily system? In other words, was there any change from the way you felt before. When we give a healing practitioner permission to heal our bodies, we are allowing this person into our space and ‘letting them in to all of us’.
Have you had Reiki treatments before or was this your first time? Did you feel comfortable each time when you walked into the clinic or practitioner’s home? Did he/she speak to you from their heart, from a place of compassion and concern? You don’t need to write your answers here .. more importantly, you need to answer them to your self.
Have you tried meditating on your question to get an answer from you inner-wisdom?
Did he/she give you an explanation of your treatment and if he/she picked up any past issues or traumas? Did you trust the process or was there some misunderstanding?
Some misunderstandings occur when we worry about why things can’t work, without realizing our negative thoughts can block the success we seek. Simply freeing ourselves from these moods helps to open the door to our higher nature.
Most people are open to hearing the truth, IF it’s said in a way they understand it. Sometimes, hearing some truth about ourselves can be difficult for us to hear.
Without having more to go on, it is difficult for me to help explain why you experienced your migraines.
Hugs,
ravenstar
Thank you so much. I will meditate on what you say. 🙂
Super interesting! I read all of this to relate to the tension in my right eyebrow. Though its not a migraine and I rarely get headaches, I assumed some of the explanations could still relate since its trapped energy. Especially this part you wrote since indecision is a constant presence in my life! Thanks for the insight!
“In Chinese medicine, the liver and gall bladder organs, along with their meridians help to clear our energy to prepare for new growth and creativity. When energy flows smoothly along these meridian lines, we are alert and able to make clear decisions. However, if they’re unable to work properly, we wind up fearing the future and staying within our comfort zone and lost in our past.”
Hi Sika,
You’re very welcome! And yes your assumption/intuition is right on…… it’s ‘trapped energy’ and very likely insecurities as well.
Change can be frightening. It’s easy to keep oneself in a holding pattern, not sure what to do next. But that is rarely true. When we are in a holding pattern, it is because we know exactly what we should do next, but we are terrified to act on it. Waiting for the feeling of safety to come along before one makes a move only results in more internal torment. The only way to acquire that feeling of security is to enter the whirlwind of change and come out the other end, feeling alive again. But there will be very few real crises coming your way as you continue to tune into how you fear your own choices. 🙂
Thank you for a great comment Sika ..
Warmly,
ravenstar
Thank you so much for that insight! I do believe its based in fear and I probably DO know what it is that I really want to do but I don’t feel like I have conscious access to it since I’m so focused in weighing the pros and the cons of all the available options rather than really tuning in to my intuition about what FEELS best. I look forward to getting the courage to enter the whirlwind of change and experience all the great things that come with it!!
Hi Sika,
Our ego longs for stability and for the familiar. It will do anything to blind us to the need for change. The ego is rooted in shame, guilt, fear and is directly at odds with your true self. So the ego’s primary goal is to keep you small, safe and approved by others.
How do we know the ego or intuition is talking to us ..
a) Intuition is quiet but persistent. What thoughts keep coming back about something? There is no urgency with these thoughts … but they come into your mind .. when doing the dishes, reading a book, shopping, laundry, etc.
The ego’s voice demands choices be made now especially if it fears something will disappear.
b) Intuitive messages point you in the direction of self-development .. while the ego says ‘why bother’, or ‘it’s too much trouble’ .. ‘it costs too much’.
c) Intuitive messages are simple .. ‘go back to school’ .. ‘you need to write’ .. it’s specific and useful. The ego keeps rehashing the same old ground justifying why you shouldn’t do this or shouldn’t do that’.
d) Intuition comes directly and clearly in your mind. The ego is indecisive and anxious.
e) The intuitive voice moves you out of your comfort zone, but you know in your heart its guiding you to do the right thing. The ego loves to tell you horror stories.
f) Intuition gives you one step at a time .. the ego sets up contradictions and creates no-win solutions.
Once you can becomes attuned to some beliefs and behaviors that are causing you to vacillate, then you can walk through the gateway of your choice to a greater sense of enjoyment and trust.
And don’t be afraid of being selfish … if you’re feeling helpless, this may just be inexperience.
If you understand the different ways intuition talks .. then you can start writing down those persistent thoughts you’ve been having. Move slowly .. there’s no rush .. take your time .. follow this or a similar guideline and it should guide you to your soul-purpose. 🙂
Hugs,
ravenstar
Wow. I’ve definitely been on a journey to attune to my intuition more clearly but this was a wonderful breakdown of how to be able to recognize which voice is which. Seriously so amazing! Thank you so much! I’m going to need to save this somewhere for me to refer to as often as possible! ❤ Thank you for being a bright, clarifying light!
Much love and light,
Sika
Thank you and you’re most welcome Sika! Your blog is a guiding light for others as well … keep sharing and keep inspiring ♥
Hugs,
ravenstar
Thank you for the words of encouragement! I’ll continue to share as I feel inspired and hope to help others as I learn more and more on this spiritual journey 🙂
Dear Janice
I came across your blog while googling anatomy images while revising course material for the Pilates Teacher Training cothat i’ve just embarked on. I love how you marry metaphysics with science. I’m from Singapore and woulde love to connect with you 🙂
Hello Thanah! It’s always exciting when we’re at the threshold of a new path. Congratulations.
By all means you can contact me. My email is ravenstarshealingroom@gmail.com I look forward to your email.
Hugs,
ravenstar
Thank you so much for compiling this so clearly and sharing so freely…..really helpful and LOTS of “food for thought” (and your article is making me be sure to digest that well and gently and properly!) Many thanks to you…
Hi Kerry Ann,
Thank you for writing such a lovely comment. I appreciate knowing this blog has been very helpful to you.
Warmly,
ravenstar
Oooo…. I have just read your reply to Sika above on February 26, 2018 re intuition/ego…..so well framed and clear and insightful, Thank You Ravenstar.
Hello Ravenstar Came across your blog just. I was desperate for some guidance on the metaphysical meaning of my personal journey with migraine. Now I’m clear I can’t squash it down anymore with pills, it just won’t be silenced that way now and I don’t want it to be. I loved this. Now I have something to work with. I know what to do. Thank you. Thank you.
Hi Sally,
I’m honored this article has helped you to open-new-windows into healing your unbearable migraines. I wish you well on your journey as new insights ‘within’ free you from the past and lead you towards renewal and change.
Blessings,
ravenstar x
Thank you for this.
We’ll written. Helpful. Informative 👍🏾🤓👏🏾☺️
Thank you Evan! I truly appreciate your very kind and uplifting comment
Blessings,
ravenstar
I’ve just re read this, and it was just what I needed to read. I feel that much more has resonated with me this time, and I’ve taken points from it which are so salient.
Thank you for this resource ❤️
Hi Sara,
Sometimes, when we have this inkling to reread something, it’s the universe’s way of steering us in a different direction.
Rereading sometimes helps us uncover something that we never knew was bothering us; sometimes we develop new insights and ideas.
Consciously or unconsciously you followed your intuitive insights, rewarding you with new information, and new knowledge. .
I wish you well on your healing journey,
ravenstar X