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If you are someone who suffers from migraines, then you know that (contrary to popular belief) they are not just “bad headaches.” Migraines can be so terrible that you think you have to go to the hospital. They can come with blurry vision, anxiety, nausea, depression and, yes, a very bad headache. But they can make it impossible for a person to do the tiniest task, like make a sandwich, let alone go to work. So if you know all of this, then you probably are constantly on the hunt to discover what triggers a migraine so that you can stay far, far away from it. Unfortunately, many of life’s best things can trigger migraines. Even more unfortunate is the fact that many of life’s best things that women love in particular can cause migraines. And this is what they are.

Summer piggy bank with sunglasses on beach

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What can be done

If you suffer from migraines, intense stimuli like a bright, sunny day can trigger a migraine. While a sunny day might inspire you to go for a jog or move our yoga session outdoors, you should consider avoiding extending time in bright light, and always wear sunglasses.

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Relaxing

There’s such thing as a letdown migraine. It’s what happens when your brain has been pumping out stress chemicals consistently, and then you totally relax. The process your brain goes through when it abruptly stops producing those chemicals can trigger a migraine.