Our mind, body, and spirit are connected, so it's no surprise to discover that the physical pain we experience during a headache can have a more complex, emotional meaning. We think that headaches are just a physical ailment, but could there be a spiritual reason behind headaches that we haven't considered?
In this blog we will look at how our emotions and spirituality relate to headaches, why the location of the headache matters and how important it is to tune in to these subtle messages.
How can spirituality and emotions cause headaches?
When you experience a headache, your focus is usually on the discomfort, rather than paying attention to the messages your physical body may have for you. But it turns out that there can also be spiritual reasons for headaches.
Being able to tune into the hidden meanings behind the physical ailments we experience is a powerful aspect of spirituality. This is often a way that Spirit and the wider Universe reach us.
A headache can represent what is happening in all areas of your life. Stress is one of the most common causes of headaches, and the stress hormones produced by the body - adrenaline and cortisol - affect the dilation of the blood vessels in our head. A headache can give us a warning sign that we need to be careful about what is going on in all aspects of our lives.
When the energy flowing through our body becomes unbalanced, we can experience energy blockages. They usually occur due to internal and external factors, so it is important to keep our energy as balanced as possible to prevent physical symptoms such as headaches.
The type of headache you are experiencing can give a closer idea of what is going on spiritually and emotionally. Migraine is closely related to anxiety and depression. If you have an overwhelming amount of negative energy in your life, such as negative thoughts or unresolved emotions such as fear, this can trigger a migraine. Migraine headaches and migraine attacks can often include visual disturbances and sensitivity to light. They occur mostly on one side of the head and can be severe and recurring. This type of headache is a sign to check with yourself so you can get to the root cause of why it keeps happening.
If you suffer from headaches on one or both sides of your head, this may have a deeper meaning for you:
Headache
The spiritual meaning of a frontal headache is related to our thoughts. If you're the type of person who overthinks or spends a lot of time analyzing, you're likely to experience a headache in the forehead.
Right headache
A headache on the right side of your head may be a reminder from the spirit world to use your instincts. Maybe you've made decisions that go against your core values, or you forget that the answers you're looking for always lie within.
Spiritual meaning of headache on the left
If you are experiencing headaches on the left side, it could mean that there is someone close to you who does not have your best interests at heart. The left side of the body represents our femininity and emotional aspects, so a left-sided headache indicates that we need to keep our eyes open when it comes to being vulnerable.
The time of day you experience a headache can also have a bearing on why it occurs. For example, if you suffer from a headache in the morning, it could mean poor sleep quality causing the discomfort. If the headache occurs regularly in the afternoon, there may be something going on during your morning routine to trigger it.
What do your headaches mean?
There are much deeper reasons why you may be suffering from headaches. It is especially common to suffer from headaches during a spiritual awakening as your body adjusts to new learning and new energy levels it may not have experienced before. Here are just some of the possible spiritual meanings behind headaches:
You have lost your way
If you are going through a difficult time, or maybe even a spiritual awakening, you may feel like you have gone wrong. If you have strayed from your core values, a headache may be the spirit's way of warning you about it. Take this as an opportunity to reconnect with your values.
You are not showing your true self
If you've been resisting showing yourself to the world as your true self, it may be that the internal pressure you feel builds up and comes out as a physical headache. The message from spirit is that it's time to be more of who you are and show that version of you to the world.
You are disconnected from your intuition
Our crown and third eye chakras, located in the head, help strengthen our intuitive connection. When these become blocked or we disconnect from the spiritual part of ourselves, we may experience symptoms such as headaches. Practice reconnecting with your intuition through journaling, breathing, and observation.
You are overthinking
When we think too much, we doubt our own ability to make decisions and overwork things until they no longer bring us joy. Thinking too much can lead to headaches and it is a spiritual message for us to simplify our thoughts. Realizing this is the first step in breaking the habit of overthinking. Try calming activities like contemplation and meditation.
You are overwhelmed by negativity
A headache is a sign that we allow too much negativity into our lives. It could be our own thoughts, toxic relationships, or any other external factors in your life. You might consider limiting your time with technology, setting boundaries, changing negative thought patterns, and even decluttering, both physically and mentally.
Tip
Spirit is always trying to support us throughout the day, so when our body experiences physical symptoms, it may be a sign that we need to tune in and dig deeper into what that means. Our physical symptoms always have an emotional connection, so if you're experiencing headaches or migraines, try a little self-discovery to see what the message might be here.