Why it's Easier to Give than Receive CompassionIn this video, Holly encourages us to think about why it's easier to give compassion and kindness to others than to receive...reactions18comments
Profiles in Courage: Annie Seeks Joy and Meaning Within PainA head injury at the age of 9 started Annie’s journey with chronic migraine. She also has fibromyalgia. After 11 car accidents...reactions10comments
First-Hand Account of Alice In Wonderland Syndrome (AIWS)In this video, community member Annie Reynolds shares a first-hand account of her experience with Alice In Wonderland Syndrome (AIWS). Although it...reactionscomments
5-Minute Wide-Ranging Chat Between Two Chronic MigraineursIn this video, our contributor, Holly, shares a wide-ranging discussion with one of our active community members, Annie Reynolds. They talk about...reactions8comments
Laboring Through MigraineI binge-watch TV, because it is one of the most effective ways I’ve found to distract myself from the pain associated with...reactions28comments
Your Migraine is ShowingA stranger told me he could tell I had a migraine the other day. Something about my eyelids, he said. I was...reactions88comments
What’s Your Secret: 5 Go To’s That Help You Manage Life with Chronic MigraineWe all have things we count on when we feel a migraine coming on. Over months or perhaps years of managing life...reactions78comments
Counting PillsI know I can’t be the only one out there who’s doing it. Several times a month, I check my supply of...reactions161comments
What’s Most Helpful to Hear During a Migraine Attack?We have all heard less than helpful comments from coworkers, friends and family while in the throes of a migraine attack. Though...reactions19comments
Is Your Home a Refuge From the Migraine Storm?It can feel as if we are spending our lives navigating the challenge of migraine - muscling our way through each attack...reactions13comments
Holidays and Giving ThanksAs we celebrate the holidays and consider that for which we are thankful, it can be a challenge to drum up a...reactions1comment
What’s Your Secret: Hair Tricks of the Trade?Many migraineurs struggle with scalp and hair follicle sensitivity, otherwise known as allodynia. The condition can hurt tremendously and make it painful...reactions50comments
What’s in My Purse?Each day more than 36 million migraineurs suit up for battle. We head out into the world, or ready ourselves in our...reactions71comments
What's Your Secret Solution for Heat TriggersWith summer upon us, we are reminded that heat is a trigger for many a migraineur. This video is a call for...reactions10comments
Migraine as a JalopyI’m constantly looking for new ways to think about migraine. New imagery and ideas to help me manage the condition. What if...reactions9comments
Affording Wellness: Migraine and MedicareOnce you are on disability for more than two years, you become Medicare eligible. This means you must use Medicare or give...reactions43comments
Mixed Feelings About Pandemic EndingIn this video, Holly shares her trepidation about returning to normal now that pandemic-related restrictions are lifting. For her, there have been...reactions17comments
What’s Your Secret: Increasing Awareness & Decreasing StigmaWe’ve all encountered friends, family members and coworkers who don’t understand the true impact of migraine; who downplay it and see it...reactions2comments
Challenging Relationship Dynamics that Accompany MigraineLife with chronic migraine, or really any chronic pain or emotional/mental health issue, can be challenging enough on its own. Navigating a...reactions25comments
Your Migraine Muscle: How the Condition Can Strengthen UsIt is without a doubt that migraine can consume, deplete, and drain us. On multiple levels and on many fronts, day after...reactions7comments
