Why Do You Keep Getting Headaches? Common Triggers Explained

Frequent headaches may not always be caused by stress alone. Hormonal changes, especially during perimenopause, can trigger headaches and migraines, while dehydration, poor sleep, skipped meals, blood sugar dips, stress and neck tension can also play a role. Spending long hours at a desk with poor posture may further contribute to recurring pain. Tracking when your headaches happen and identifying possible triggers can help you understand patterns. But if your headaches become frequent, severe or noticeably different, it is important to speak with a doctor rather than repeatedly relying on painkillers. Here’s what recurring headaches could mean and what to watch for.