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Tension Headache

While waiting for my hair to dry, let's talk about today's subject of interest - Tension Headache.

I never knew this category existed until I heard it from an expert few days ago. I get frequent headaches in the past one year but never bothered to seek for any consultancy. So, recently I went to a nearby clinic as I was hit with a bad one for 2-3 days already. The Doctor asked if I happen to know in what circumstances do I usually get headache. Well, I guess it doesn't take a rocket scientist to know if x + 1 = 3, then x = 2!

I said to her unconfidently, "Errrr.. I realised I get headache whenever I skipped coffee that day.."

"Ehhh.. don't laugh." (although I wasn't)
"It's true!! It's called tension headache", she said.

She continued, "There are various factors that contribute to it.. Stress, lack of sleep, dehydration, and caffeine withdrawal.. If you don't get headache when you take one cup a day, why not? It's better than taking medicine, right?"

"Ummm... yeah."

I was preparing to leave the room and she ended with, "So.. don't forget to take your cup of coffee first thing tomorrow morning ya?"

"Yes, doctor!"