How to Overcome the Head Pain Caused by Screaming

Screaming can lead to serious head pain.

Headaches and head pain can easily be triggered by a variety of situations and actions that we encounter in our everyday lives, such as yelling or screaming. According to Health-Cares.net, tension headaches --- one of the most common types of head pain --- are commonly triggered by stress and anxiety, which are two emotions often associated with situations where you need to scream. Yelling and overexerting yourself for an extended period of time --- such as screaming and cheering at a concert or sporting event --- can also trigger headaches. Fortunately, there are several techniques for overcoming headaches.

Things You'll Need

• Cool washcloth compress
• Fluids for rehydration
• Over-the-counter pain medication

Instructions

1. Stop screaming and allow your body to relax and calm down. Even if you are not screaming out of anger or intense emotions, you body will be tense from the shouting, which will tighten the muscles in the head and neck and contribute to your head pain.

2. Remove yourself from any situation that is upsetting you and causing you to scream, especially if it is potentially hazardous to your health.

3. Rehydrate yourself with water or another healthy liquid. Screaming can cause you to lose moisture in your body and dehydrate your system, which is a common cause of head pain. A hot drink, such as tea, can soothe your throat and vocal chords if they feel damaged from the screaming episode. Web MD recommends avoiding beverages containing alcohol as this can aggravate your existing head pain.

4. Perform relaxation techniques, such as stretching, deep breathing, meditation or receiving a massage on your upper shoulders, neck and head.

5. Take a hot bath or use a cool washcloth as a compress over your eyes and head to reduce tension and help to overcome your headache. Add an essential oil, such as lavender or jasmine, to your bath or compress to help promote relaxation.

6. Sit or rest in a dark room where there is no bright or loud stimulation that could potentially aggravate your symptoms. You should also refrain from speaking to rest the muscles in your throat and neck that were overexerted.

7. Take the recommended dosage of the over-the-counter pain reliever of your choice. Repeat as necessary when recommended by the medication's specific instructions.

References

• Health-Cares.net: What Causes Headaches?
• Web MD: Headaches - Home Treatment