stress including anger can trigger migraines. i am a migraine sufferer and i find that during periods in my life where i argue more often or am otherwise emotionally stressed by relationship troubles i'm more likely to have more migraine episodes. under emotional stress the sympathetic nervous system releases stress hormones and these can result in changes that set off migraines. since vasodilation in the brain is one of the causes of migraines and anger specifically causes vasodilation in the brain it is an emotion often associated with stress-induced migraines. other migraine triggers can include certain foods (chocolate alcohol) and environmental triggers such as mildew or perfume.
can being in an un-compatible relationship trigger migraines?