Self Help

Lack of sleep can be an important factor in the frequency and severity of the migraine. Many migraine sufferers are not initially aware that they are sleep-deprived and assume that the six hours of sleep they get each night are adequate. However, many report that their sleep is not enough and they still feel tired in the morning.

Most migraine sufferers have difficulty falling asleep or with staying asleep (or both) as a symptom. If you suspect that sleep deprivation might be a trigger for you, try getting more sleep. At the same time, work to make sure your bedtime is fairly consistent.

Sleeping in on weekends several hours later than usual is another migraine trigger. If you get up every weekday at 6:30, resist the temptation to sleep till noon (or even ten o’clock) on Saturday and Sunday. It is best to get up within one hour of your usual time if you find that sleeping in brings on your migraine. Similarly, avoid staying up half the night if morning-after fatigue serves as a trigger for you.