Understanding the Link Between Migraine and Depression And Strategies for Self-Care

Published 2024-05-03
Episode 182: Join Lindsay Weitzel, PhD, and Dawn Buse, PhD, for a discussion on the relationship between migraine and depression. They explore how these conditions often coexist, sharing practical tips for managing symptoms.

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Follow the National Headache Foundation's podcast HeadWise, as host Lindsay Weitzel, PhD, has informative discussions with headache experts on the latest treatment, research, lifestyle recommendations, and personal stories about living with migraine disease and headache disorders. HeadWise can be found on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Overcast, or wherever you get your podcasts.

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All Comments (5)
  • Depression is a very complex condition that can be much about the individual. There's a naturally depressive mental state that comes with being a compassionate human, there's people who maybe lack compassion, but place stress on themselves. ...then there's people with serious irregularities in their brain chemistry who are fine one second, then feel horrible the next. Those people need extra help as the depression is not reflective of their personality or actions
  • How do I find a Psychologist that specializes in migraines and chronic pain in my area?
  • I've suffered from both migraine and bipolar depression. Currently, on Ajovy, I've greatly improved. But, having fewer headaches, I have noticed that migraine/headaches are related. I'm wondering which triggers which. When I have a headache I become depressed and when I'm feeling depressed my headaches are more severe and frequent. What's the cause and what's the result? This dual issue is accurate