(NC)—'Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the house, all the creatures were getting headaches, including you and your spouse.
It's no secret that holiday time often means headache time. In fact, a recent Leger Marketing survey found that many Canadians say that family stresses (22 per cent) and holidays (seven per cent) are common causes of their headaches.
In order to minimize the amount of brain pain this season, it is important to visit the three Ghosts of Holiday Headaches:
Ghost of Holiday Headaches Past – Recognize what gives you headaches
Whether it's the frightful weather outside, the stress of shopping, or the chaos of family get-togethers, there are plenty of reasons to get headaches this time of year. Knowing what activities or stresses normally set you off is the first step in managing and preventing future headaches.
Ghost of Holiday Headaches Present – Manage headaches once you get them
If the inevitable happens and headaches do occur, be sure to treat them right away. Over-the-counter medications, like Tylenol or Motrin, help to effectively reduce symptoms so you can get back to normal. In addition to taking medication, you should also set aside time to relax and get some exercise, other than walking around a shopping mall.
Ghost of Holiday Headaches Future – Prevent future headaches
As mentioned earlier, knowing what usually motivates your headaches and working to avoid those triggers is a great way to prevent future incidences. Being organized and well-prepared can also be key to reducing future stress. Shopping well in advance (not on the 24th!) means you are not rushed and worried as the date approaches. And, be sure to enlist the help of family members so that you are not taking too much of the load on yourself.
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