There is no definitive time frame on how long it takes to recover from a tension headache. The length of time it takes to recover varies, and in some populations it can take months, or even years. Tension headaches, also known as myoclonic headaches, are a common clinical condition. Generally, it can be recovered after treatment, which may take a few months or years. At present, the clinical treatment of this disease is roughly divided into attack treatment and preventive treatment. The main medication used during the attack is ibuprofen and other headache-relieving drugs. Preventive medications are mainly anti-anxiety and depression drugs such as amitriptyline. When the diagnosis of tension headache, you should go to the regular hospital in time, and under the guidance of the doctor for treatment, usually need to pay attention to maintain a good state of mind, regular life, participate in physical exercise.