10 unexpected reasons you’re waking up with a headache

Calm your thoughts, ease the ache. Nurse practitioner Anna Morrison says anxiety is a leading cause of pain and ailment in the body. “From tense jaws to even tenser headaches and anxiety, although psychological, they can have real, physical effects. If you’re waking up in the morning with headaches, I recommend deep breathing exercises or meditation before bed, as well as a quick ten-minute meditation in the morning. This will help reset your thoughts and keep any daily stresses at bay,” she says.