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Would it be realistic to fake a headache for three days?

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Some migraines can last for days at a time, but three days is pushing it. 48 hours (or two days) would be more reasonable.

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How do I get a headache?

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You can get headaches for dehydration, not eating the right food, loud noises, or bright lights.

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Can a headache last for more than a day?

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Yes. This is called a migraine. A migraine is basically just a really bad headache that lasts for anywhere from 4-72 hours.

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How can I fake a headache during a phone call? Is it believable if I just talk more slowly and quietly?

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Yes, that's believable. You might also nudge the conversation toward a close by saying that you're head is killing you and you need to lay down.

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How do I actually make myself have a headache?

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Roll or strain your eyes as much as you can, eventually you will get eyesores, and then you will get a headache.

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Why do I get headaches?

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There are lots of reasons people get headaches. Dehydration and vision issues are common causes, as is stress.

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How do I keep up the act for a long time to fool my parents?

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Start to show that you are starting to feel better, but then complain about a headache. No one questions that. If they want you to take a pill, pretend you swallowed it but really hold it in the back of your cheek.

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How can I fake a headache at school?

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Just tell the teacher/nurse that your head hurts, and try to squint like the light is making it worse. Tell them you're having trouble concentrating in class because of the pain.

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How do I get a brain freeze?

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Drink something extremely cold (like a slushie) quickly. If you want to get rid of it, press your tongue flat against the roof of your mouth.

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How can I darken underneath my eyes without makeup?

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Stay up a few hours later than usual the night before, this usually does the trick.

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How do I look paler without the use of makeup and will this get me out of school?

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If you're a female that normally wears makeup, avoid wearing makeup that day.

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Will the technique in this article convince a doctor?

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A headache is among both the most common illnesses and the most difficult to verify. Even if hooked up to diagnostic equipment, if you say you have a headache, there's not really a way to prove that you don't. Even a doctor can't truly prove that you don't have one. However, they are not only very well trained in being a doctors and doing medical stuff, they also have very keen psychological skills. They can sense who's faking it and who's not, and moreover, they have loads of experience.

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How do I make myself get admitted into hospital?

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Tell them you're a danger to yourself or others. Then you'll be admitted for 3 days and wheeled away in a straight jacket.

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How do I get fake bags underneath my eyes?

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You could use some dark eyeshadow under your eyes.

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What if I am allergic to makeup?

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Do not use the makeup method then, just follow all the other ways of faking a headache. It would be ironic if you used the makeup and actually got a headache from the makeup, so just don't use it!

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Would it be necessary to have sugary snacks while I am faking a migraine?

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No. In fact, you should act like you've lost your appetite because your head hurts so bad.

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