The transition to college can bring excitement—and stress. For students with migraine or headache attacks, new routines and pressures may increase the frequency or severity of attacks.
Headache disorders are not just a physical conditions. Emotional well-being, sleep hygiene, diet, and mental health all play roles in managing attacks. Practicing self-awareness and self-compassion is just as important as taking your medications.
What to Focus On:
- Build routines that support your health: regular meals, hydration, consistent sleep.
- Identify your triggers and set boundaries during social events (e.g., alcohol, overstimulation).
- Use campus counseling or online therapy services to talk through stress.
- Define your personal self-care plan—and know that it’s valid even if it doesn’t look like others’.
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