If your partner is suffering from a migraine, these tips will help both of you navigate through it
For some, the vision may go first, then there may be nausea, followed by terrible head pain where even the brush of a soft blanket against the skull hurts. It’s called a migraine, and for those who get them — especially bad ones — it can sometimes be indescribable how horrible the pain feels.
For those who haven’t ever had a migraine, consider yourself lucky! But there’s a chance your significant other might get these debilitating headaches. If so, here’s what to do, and what not do, when your partner has a migraine.
Dos and Don’ts When Your Partner Has a Migraine
Do talk quietly.
While you may only be trying to help, realize that your partner’s head feels like there’s a wrecking ball inside of it. So, if you want to ask them what you can do to help, do so in a whisper.
Don’t have the TV on loud in the next room.
You might not think it’s loud when you have the TV on a normal volume, but if your significant other is experiencing a migraine, chances are it sounds much louder to them and hurts their head that much more. Consider shutting the TV off or watching your show on a personal device, like your phone or tablet, to respect your partner.
Do bring them water and medicine.
When it comes to migraines, a great option is Excedrin Migraine, which quickly relieves the pounding pain of a migraine with a specialized combination of ingredients. Offer to get some for your partner and bring a big glass of water, too.
