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Autistic and not sleeping well is possibly causing my two day long headache

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Autisticradfem · 29/09/2026 00:00

hello! So I tuned 20 a few days ago and for the past few days since I’ve gotten a headache for days like a tension headache, I’m short sighted so I wear my glasses often I also stay away from bright lights and strong smells they could trigger a headache, the thing is I’m not sure what triggered the headache, I can’t tell whether it’s my lack of sleep/broken sleep that has caused it or it’s been caused by something else and that’s causing my sleep problems because I’ve had this headache since I woke up it usually hurts the sides of my head around the temples and then the back of my head and upper neck, I found using a headache cap I stick in the fridge helps but it doesn’t help the fact my brain never shuts itself up but it’s never caused a headache like this.

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24Dogcuddler · 30/09/2026 17:03

I wouldn’t assume that it’s lack of sleep. If you can’t get a GP appointment I’d ring 111 for advice.
Hope you are OK?

onlytherain · 02/10/2026 14:40

I would try to get help with this soon. You can medication like triptans which will hopefully help to stop this headache. Do not push through as this can make things worse. Make sure you are well hydrated and eat regularly in the meantime.

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