Rest in a dark, quiet room
Sleep if possible
Drink water or an electrolyte drink
Eat a light snack if you have not eaten
Apply a cold pack to your forehead, temples, or neck
Try a warm compress on your neck or shoulders
Take an over-the-counter pain reliever as directed on the label
Use caffeine in a small amount if it usually helps you
Avoid screens, bright lights, and loud noises
Relax your jaw, shoulders, and neck
Try deep breathing or meditation
Gently massage your temples, scalp, neck, or shoulders
Keep your head still and avoid sudden movements
Lie down with your head slightly elevated if that feels better
Avoid strong smells
Do not drink alcohol
Do not skip meals
Track possible triggers for future migraines
Seek medical help if the headache is sudden, severe, unusual, or comes with vision changes, weakness, confusion, fever, or vomiting