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Coping and support
By Mayo Clinic staffChronic daily headaches can interfere with your job, your relationships and your quality of life. But you can cope with the challenges.
- Take control. Commit yourself to living a full, satisfying life. Work with your doctor to develop a treatment plan that works for you. Take good care of yourself. Do things that lift your spirits. Set aside time for your loved ones — and yourself — every day.
- Seek understanding. Don't expect friends and loved ones to instinctively know what's best for you. Ask for what you need, whether it's time alone or less attention focused on your headaches.
- Check out support groups. When your head is throbbing, companionship may be the last thing on your mind — but perhaps it's just what you need. A support group can put you face to face with people who share your physical symptoms and emotional responses. You may learn useful coping strategies — or help others by sharing some of your own.
- Consider counseling. A counselor or therapist can help you manage stress and maintain your emotional balance. Through therapy, you can learn to change behavior that's not good for you and reinforce behavior that's helping you manage your headaches.
