Healing from the Inside Out: The Emotional Significance of Migraines

What are Migraines? #

Traditional medicine often addresses the physical symptoms of ailments like headaches, while I take a holistic approach, considering the combination of body, mind, and soul to understand what is often a psychological basis for physical pain or discomfort.

Headaches, including the dreaded migraines, are often the result of unresolved emotional conflicts. Our bodies, as wise as they are, sometimes use physical symptoms to express what we cannot say in word. It's as if our headaches are the body's way of shouting, "Help! There's something that needs healing within me!" 🗣️💡

What is a Migraine? #

Migraine and headache are two terms that are often confused, but they are actually two different types of headaches. Here's a simple explanation of the differences:

Migraine: It's a specific type of headache that tends to be more intense and pulsating than common headaches. It usually affects one side of the head, although it can spread to both sides. People with migraines often experience other symptoms besides the headache, such as nausea, vomiting, sensitivity to light, and noise. Migraines can last for hours or even days and can be debilitating. They are believed to have a genetic basis and can be triggered by various factors such as stress, food, hormonal changes, and more.

What is a Headache? #

This term is used to describe headaches in general. Headaches can be of various types, and not all of them are migraines. For example, tension headaches are a common type of headache characterized by a feeling of pressure or tension throughout the head, as if you were wearing a tight band around it. Tension headaches are usually less intense than migraines and generally do not cause other symptoms.

In summary, a migraine is a specific type of headache that tends to be stronger, often affects one side of the head, and is accompanied by additional symptoms. Headaches, on the other hand, are general headaches and can have various causes and characteristics.

Symptoms of Migraines #

Headaches and migraines, while they can have physical causes and external triggering factors, are also deeply linked to our emotional and mental world. From the perspective of psychosomatics and holistic healing, it is understood that these types of headaches can be related to unresolved emotional conflicts and tensions.

Tension Headache:
Tension headache, a common form of headache, is often associated with chronic stress, emotional pressure, and mental overload. Imagine someone leading an extremely demanding life, constantly dealing with high expectations and overwhelming responsibilities. This emotional tension manifests as physical tension in the neck and head muscles, leading to a headache. In this case, holistic healing involves addressing not only the physical pain but also the underlying causes of stress and emotional pressure.

Migraine and Emotional Suppression:
Migraines, on the other hand, are often related to the suppression of intense emotions. Imagine someone who has learned to suppress their feelings, especially anger or frustration. These unexpressed emotions can accumulate over time and eventually manifest as an intense migraine. Holistic healing in this case involves allowing the healthy expression of emotions, learning to deal with them constructively, and releasing stored emotional tension.

Function and Symbolism of Migraines #

Resistance to seeing and digesting: Migraines are often associated with vision and digestion disorders. From an emotional perspective, this can reflect resistance to seeing and digesting what is happening in a person's life. It's as if there is distress and frustration in the face of a situation in which one feels unable to make decisions.

Feeling of incapacity and pressure: Migraine can express resistance related to the inability to fulfill what is being asked or what one feels must be done. The pressure in the head represents the intensity of the internal struggle between thoughts, overloaded intellect, personal needs, and desires. This struggle can make a person feel incompetent, especially on an intellectual level.

Escapism and lack of understanding: Migraine can also be related to the feeling of running away from what is bothering or experiencing incomprehension and a lack of love from someone. The internal struggle unfolds between thoughts and sexuality, which can generate a feeling that the head is about to explode.

Awareness and change: When experiencing a migraine, Martel suggests that it is a sign that certain situations or internal conflicts need awareness and change. It's a call to action to change things in a person's life and be able to carry out those changes.

Receiving love and attention: Migraine can also be a way to seek more love and attention. By allowing events to flow freely in life and making changes, one can receive joy, peace, and harmony.*

In emotional terms, migraines may be linked to feelings of frustration, repressed anger, and resistance to uncontrollable situations. Migraines can be a reminder of the need to release that emotional tension and allow life to flow more naturally and relaxed.

The Emotional Significance of Migraines #

From Lisa Bourbeau's perspective, migraine reflects a strong desire for control in a person's life. Those who suffer from migraines often have a perfectionist personality and tend to be very demanding of themselves and others. They feel the need to maintain strict control over their own emotions, actions, and situations, which can create great internal pressure.

Migraines can manifest when they feel they have lost control or when they face situations that challenge their need for perfection and control. They can be highly self-critical, and this self-criticism can generate stress and internal conflict, reflected in the form of migraines.

1. Mental Blockage: Excessive Control and Self-Demand
Migraines can be related to a mental blockage involving excessive control and excessive self-demand. People prone to migraines often have a strong need to control every aspect of their lives, including their emotions and circumstances. This mental blockage can lead to obsessive thoughts and constant internal pressure to be perfect and avoid any form of chaos or disorder.

2. Emotional Blockage: Emotional Repression and Self-Demand
The emotional blockage associated with migraines relates to the repression of emotions and self-demand. Here, people tend to suppress their feelings and emotions, avoiding expressing what they truly feel. This repression can accumulate emotional tension, which, when it reaches a critical point, manifests as a migraine. They can also be very self-critical and demanding in terms of their emotional expectations.

3. Spiritual Blockage: Lack of Inner Connection and Rigidity

Spiritual blockage in migraines refers to a lack of inner connection and rigidity in beliefs and values. Here, people may feel that they have lost their sense of connection with their inner self, intuition, and spirituality. They may cling to rigid beliefs and have difficulty adapting to life's changing circumstances. This lack of spiritual flexibility can contribute to migraines as a signal that they need to find a deeper connection with their spiritual essence.

It's important to note that this perspective is holistic and focuses on the interconnectedness of the mental, emotional, and spiritual aspects of the individual. By addressing these blockages and working on releasing the need for control, emotional repression, and spiritual rigidity, individuals can experience relief from migraines and overall well-being, which is what my holistic healing sessions are all about.

Emotional Meaning of Migraine in Biodecoding: #

• Internal pressure conflict: Migraine could result from excessive internal pressure that a person imposes on themselves. This may be related to the need to meet high personal expectations or feeling the obligation to be perfect at all times. The conflict originates in the subconscious mind and manifests as intense headache pain.

-Emotional expression blockage: Migraines can also be related to the inability to adequately express emotions. People who repress their feelings and do not allow themselves to show vulnerability can accumulate emotional tensions that eventually manifest as a headache.

• Resistance to the flow of life: Migraine may be associated with resistance to flowing with life's events. Here, people may cling to rigid ideas or may not be able to accept situations as they are. Resistance and inflexibility can create internal conflict that is reflected in migraine.

-** Need for pause time: In some cases**, migraines may be a subconscious call for the person to take a break and reflect. They may indicate a need to disconnect, relax, and review certain aspects of life that may be causing stress or emotional tension.

• Self-sacrifice pattern: Migraine could also be related to a pattern of self-sacrifice, where the person places themselves in the background and excessively focuses on taking care of others. This can create internal conflict and lead to migraines as a signal that self-care is needed

Emotional Liberation Techniques for Migraines #

Success Story of Psychoshamanic Healing with Shaman Alejandra

I came to Shaman Alejandra's consultation with a history of persistent migraines that had been affecting my life for the past six months. As we delved deeper into my situation, a complex emotional background in my life was revealed. I am a Mexican woman who had migrated to Spain some time ago, and surprisingly, I experienced the loss of my father eight months ago. What made this situation even more distressing is the fact that I could not be present in Mexico for the funeral or to say goodbye to my father in his final moments.

This unexpected loss and the inability to be with my family during such a crucial grieving time left a profound emotional mark on me. I carried feelings of sadness, guilt, and regret for not having been present at the funeral and for not being able to say goodbye to my father, and these feelings physically manifested as recurrent migraines.

In addition to migraines, I also experienced a significant increase in muscle tension in my neck and shoulders, contributing to my overall discomfort. This muscle tension became a physical response to my accumulated emotional stress.

In the consultation with Shaman Alejandra, we worked on identifying and releasing repressed emotions related to the loss of my father and the situation surrounding his passing. She encouraged me to express my sadness, guilt, and the need to say goodbye to my father in a meaningful way.

Over time and with therapeutic support, I began to experience a decrease in the frequency and intensity of migraines. As I released repressed emotions and allowed myself to grieve more healthily, I also managed to relax the muscle tension in my neck and shoulders. Xotchil. Madrid.

This case highlights how significant emotional events, such as the loss of a loved one, the grieving process, and the inability to be present during those moments, can have a profound impact on physical health. Holistic therapy is essential to help heal emotionally and physically, allowing the individual to find greater well-being in life.

Here are some reflection questions: #

• When do I experience migraines most frequently? Is there any pattern that could be related to my emotions?
• Do I feel that I have difficulty expressing my emotions, especially negative ones? Could this emotional suppression be contributing to my migraines?
• Are there situations or people in my life causing constant stress or emotional tension? How can I address these sources of stress more effectively?
• Have I recently experienced significant events or losses in my life that may be related to my migraines?
• What emotions do I feel when I have a migraine? Can I identify any connection between my feelings and my physical symptoms?
• Have I taken the time to care for my emotional and physical well-being? What changes can I make in my lifestyle to reduce the frequency of my migraines?
• Am I willing to explore the possibility that my migraines have an emotional dimension? How can I seek support and help in addressing these issues?

Affirmations for the Emotional Healing of Migraines #

1. I am in tune with my body's signals and acknowledge the messages it sends me.
2. I release the need for control and allow life to flow naturally.
3. I am open to expressing my emotions in healthy and constructive ways.
4. I forgive myself for any perceived imperfections and embrace my true self.
5. I am worthy of love, peace, and joy in my life.
6. I listen to my inner self and honor my emotional needs.
7. I let go of repressed emotions and allow myself to feel fully.
8. I trust my body’s wisdom and support it with compassion and care.
9. I am open to change and embrace the opportunities it brings.
10. I prioritize my well-being and practice self-care regularly.

Remember that your body reflects your entire being, and taking care of your emotional well-being is as important as taking care of your physical health.

As you can see, these approaches and perspectives differ from each other, but they all converge toward the same goal or focus: YOUR EMOTIONAL WELL-BEING.

Are you interested in exploring your emotional system? Book a session with Shaman Alejandra and her holistic healing approach and start your journey toward a deeper understanding of yourself!

Remember: The medical information provided here is for informational purposes only. It does not replace any advice your specialist doctor may provide.