Dr. Gym



Remember my headaches?

Stress induced.

Yup, figured it out.

Finally.

Sunday I had another.  That made three in less than a week.

Three debilitating days that are blocked out.

Just a blur.

From the pain.

And yes, it sounds like I am complaining again.  But really I am not.

I am exulting.

Sunday I figured out the headaches were stress induced.  Nice of my head to tell me I am under stress, hu?  I don't think I would have known otherwise.  Funny about that.

Monday morning I got up and was at the gym at 5:30 for a serious spin class.  I love sweating!  6:45 was Zumba.  It felt glorious.

Around lunch time, I got some very bad news.  At 5:00 that bad news amplified.

Needless to say, the head pain was back, at its worst.

So, I went back to the gym.  For another two and a half hours.

I came home with no pain in my head and feeling relatively amazing.

I went the next day.  And the next.  And the next.

My headaches have decreased significantly.

I am in love with the gym.

It is my medicine.


Comments

Lisa said…
What a wonderful medicine! I'm actually QUITE jealous!!! I wish I lived close to a gym... Ah well. So glad you found your solution!
March 22, 2012 at 7:32 PM
Myya said…
That is amazing! I want the gym to be my medicine. Good for you!!!
March 22, 2012 at 11:48 PM
Em said…
oh man, headaches are the worst. i used to get them ALL of the time. then i started to drink 3 liters of water a day and took out some things from my busy life to lessen the stress and vwallah! now i only get them when i'm pregnant in the beginning. stinks, but at least it's just then and not several times a month anymore. wish i could share your love for the gym, but i've become a pool lover and outside exerciser over the years. i used to be a gym rat and loved it back then though!
March 23, 2012 at 8:27 AM
Susan Anderson said…
Working out is a great stress reducer.

=)
March 23, 2012 at 12:50 PM
Familia Morales said…
Working out is such a good stress-reliever. I hope your headaches stay far away.
March 23, 2012 at 1:39 PM
Jenny said…
Oh hooray. I'm so glad you found a solution.

I'm sorry to hear about your bad news. I hope that works out for you!
March 24, 2012 at 5:41 PM
Emmy said…
Wow you spent a ton of time in the gym that one day. Glad working out it helping with your headaches though
March 26, 2012 at 9:13 AM
Lourie said…
Hooray for the gym! Poof be gone you nasty headaches! You have no power here. :)
March 26, 2012 at 5:47 PM
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