Tension headaches, insomnia, anxiety, anyone got any advice?

You need to see someone that you can give you a better diagnosis of your symptoms. I personally do not concur with your diagnosis of "tension headaches". I personally believe that you're having terrible terrible terrible migraine headaches. They match your symptoms almost to the T. When you talk to the next doctor ask him about eliminating the somas during the day. especially if you're a new mom. There are plenty of wonderful muscle relax ers that are available now better safer and more effective then soma. This drug can blind side to you and lead you to undesirable drug dependence indirectly. in fact I would ask him to prescribe you Valium and the same rate as you were taking the soma. This will not only help with tension headaches but it's also great muscle relaxant. also it should calm your nerves. is a far superior drug then that of soma. in my opinion of course.
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I'm on a megadose of Xanax(alprozolam) for GAD and Flexeril(cyclobenzeprine) for muscle stiffness.
I think maybe you need to see another Dr.Either a GP or, more preferably a neurologist,to get another opinion.NO ONE should be seing a phsycian and still be stuck after 6 years with the same problem.In my case, I seldom saw a Dr between the ages of 20-40,other than a Gynocologist.I don't reccomend this ridiculous strategy to anyone!!!

2) There is a book at the library with the title "Fibromyalgia and Chronic Myofascial Pain a survivor manual. This book will provide information regarding which muscles in the neck contribute to your pain and how to release these "trigger points" by using something so simple as racquet balls to push on these muscles to break up the tension and pain. The only problem with this is that it really hurts worse before it gets better and you have to accept that and work through it. It will provide you with some control over your pain though. It discusses migraines on pages 83-86. You should also stretch your neck muscles frequently when sitting at a computer or holding it in the same position for too long. Try to avoid holding your phone with your neck and shoulder and pay attention to things that you do that involves your neck muscles repeatedly or for a long while. If you have difficulty doing this then have someone video tape you while holding your baby, talking on the phone, cleaning your house, sitting at your computer and getting in and out of your car. Your posture has more to do with causing pain then most people think.
3) I know that some people do not trust chiropractors but I have had tremendous relief from some serious pain in my neck and head. A good chiropractor will be able to tell you after an exam whether or not he/she can help you. If it's something they may make worse they will let you know and refer you to the right specialist. If they can help you may find relief within a couple of weeks. Make sure you give it twice a week for a whole month before you throw the towel in. It seems like the longer you have been in pain, the longer it takes to start feeling some relief to the things that you are trying.
4) A very important tool that you should definitely use is one of the most helpful things I have tried. Try to find a CD or tape that will guide you through a progressive relaxation exercise. Also equally important is a hypnotherapy tape on releasing pain. Some people are able to use meditation or self-hypnosis to help relieve stress and pain, but I always have to use a CD that guides me. The more you do it the better you get at it.
Try to always remember that the longer you have been in pain the longer it takes to get out of it. Try to give these tools the chance they need to work. If you can only do one out of the 4 items I listed at a time that is fine. If you can do all of them I feel you have a really good chance of controlling what has been controlling you for quite some time. Best of luck and please keep me posted if you try any of these. Feel free to friend me and private message me if you wish.