Holly Harding

After several decades of navigating severe neck pain as one of her primary and most troublesome migraine symptoms, Holly shares the various solutions she has employed to seek relief. In...

In this video, Holly encourages us to think about why it's easier to give compassion and kindness to others than to receive it. We often extend warmth and understanding to...

Migraine causes us to feel such discomfort. Simple tasks seem challenging – surfaces feel like jagged edges, materials feel rough, lighting is harsh, and smells are more pronounced. While we...

In this video, Holly shares a relatable story of a time that she missed repeated prodrome signals including brain fog, forgetfulness, and irritability. How is it, no matter how experienced...

For those of us who live with chronic migraine, the question is not whether or not we have a migraine, but rather to what extent the pain and symptoms are...

In this video, Holly, a Migraine.com contributor, interviews community member, Annie, about whether or not people with migraines can be easygoing. Given all the challenges that come with the complex...

In this video, community member Annie Reynolds shares a first-hand account of her experience with Alice In Wonderland Syndrome (AIWS). Although it is generally assumed to be rare, studies show...

In this video, our contributor, Holly, shares a wide-ranging discussion with one of our active community members, Annie Reynolds. They talk about migraine frequency, treatment protocols, navigating nausea and brain...

Do you take measures to try to prevent a migraine on days that you know will be more demanding than usual? We know that migraine thrives on change, and often...

This article is the second part of our two-piece series, which outlines the multi-stage, demanding process of trying new treatments. Part One covered the following stages: We pick up here...

There is a demanding multi-stage cycle involved in trying new treatments. It is a complex, time-consuming, and depleting process. I've found that there are 7 stages involved in this cycle:...

The monthly injectable CGRP options that are designed to prevent migraine (Aimovig, Ajovy, and Emgality) have been on the scene for a while now. The abortive oral versions of the...

People with migraines are constantly accused of faking pain and attacks to get attention and/or get out of responsibilities and required events. I would argue migraineurs ARE the biggest fakers...

As we celebrate the holidays and consider that for which we are thankful, it can be a challenge to drum up a long list when migraine can make life so...

Recently, a couple of my family members invited me to go on an international trip. I didn't want to miss out on the opportunity, but it didn't make sense for...

I’ve been through a series of extreme life transitions in this past year - divorce, house sale, empty nest, and an impending move.  I speak from experience when I say...

Experiencing chronic migraine can encourage a life of introversion as we learn we must live quietly and in solitude in order to have a greater chance of avoiding attacks. Some...

In the following video, Holly asks our community to share your favorite songs that have migraine-related themes. Do you have a song that helps get you through your attacks or...

A head injury at the age of 9 started Annie’s journey with chronic migraine. She also has fibromyalgia. After 11 car accidents over her lifetime and nearly a dozen surgeries...

In previous years, when I felt pressured to take part in an activity that I knew would trigger a migraine, I did not know how to advocate for my needs...