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Written by the Relief Team · Circadian Rhythms

Consistency Over Duration: Sleep Hygiene for Migraineurs

For a migrainous brain, consistency is more important than duration. Your internal clock regulates serotonin — the chemical that keeps your migraine threshold high. Disrupted sleep allows neurotoxins to build up, causing inflammation.

A 60-minute deviation in your sleep schedule can lower your threshold significantly. This is why weekend "sleep-ins" often trigger Monday morning attacks. Track your sleep alongside your attacks to identify your personal consistency threshold.

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