Actually, you do throw 1/3 of the bible called the New Testament into the garbage.
I am not a doctor, and I don't play on on TV, but I can offer you a plausible diagnosis for those awful migraine headaches and attention deficit mental blackouts:
Cognitive dissonance.
Yes, absolutely, cognitive dissonance can cause migraine headaches. While cognitive dissonance is a psychological concept, the "mental friction" it creates has very real physiological consequences that can trigger or worsen migraine attacks.
Think of cognitive dissonance as a persistent software error in your brain that uses up massive amounts of "processing power." When your actions don't align with your values (or you hold two contradictory beliefs), your brain enters a state of high alert.
The Path from Conflict to Pain
Here is how that mental tug-of-war translates into a physical migraine:
The Stress Response: Cognitive dissonance is perceived by the brain as a threat. This triggers the hypothalamus to activate the sympathetic nervous system, releasing a cocktail of cortisol and adrenaline.
Muscle Tension: Chronic mental conflict often leads to subconscious jaw clenching (bruxism) or neck and shoulder tension. Since many migraines are triggered or exacerbated by musculoskeletal strain, this "physical armor" can be the final nudge into an attack.
Neurochemical Shifts: Prolonged stress affects serotonin levels. Serotonin plays a key role in regulating pain signals in the trigeminal nerve system—the primary pathway involved in migraine headaches.
Sleep Disruption: Dissonance often leads to "ruminating" or "looping thoughts," which can ruin sleep quality. Sleep deprivation is one of the most common and consistent migraine triggers.