To say that stress is a contributing factor to the development of migraine headaches is an understatement — stress and migraines are highly correlated. Because of this, once stress starts to take over your entire system, experiencing migraine is but a few steps away. However, this correlation between stress and migraines can be positively regarded—that is, you have to manage stress in order to avoid migraine episodes.

When we are suffering from stress there are a series of automatic responses in our body. The brain, as the master organ, sends out signals which can result in an increased heart rate, muscle tension, decreased blood flow to digestive organs, and anxiety. Almost all of these happen simultaneously when we feel stress and prepare us for our fight or flight response.

There are many who say that a healthy mind and body is the key to a stress free life. However, even though you may exercise and eat well, you could still be subject to some forms of depression. While our bodies do have natural defenses against the symptoms of stress, sometimes those defenses can become overworked, causing mood or depression disorders. The most common areas likely to cause a forms of depression are human relationships, work and finances. Most people will experience all of these at some point throughout their adult life.