Headache slowly increased intensity as the hours went by. I woke up with it, still not entirely recovering from yesterday's interruption. Flashbacks and negative self-talk did their usual things, and I eventually curled up and whimpered in pain and defeat.
Throughout the day, I tried many things:
- Drinking water
- Drinking coffee
- Rescue Remedy
- Massage
- Bath
- Stretching
- Taking magnesium tablets
- Taking painkiller tablets
- Ice pack on my neck
- Attempted nap with baby
- De-armouring visualisation
- EFT
- Sending love and validation to inner 'mean girl'
- St John's Wart tincture
As baby came around to being tired enough for nap attempt #2, I resorted to taking 2nd lot of pain killers. I also applied topically some peppermint essential oil*, on my temples, forehead, back of the neck, and lower back. This time it didn't take long before both of us were asleep.
2 hours later we woke up much rested. Tension subsided from level 8 to 2. I took painkillers round #3, and eft for acceptance.
*Using essential oils with infants is discouraged, please consult an expert if you wish to use it with and for children.
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