“Migraine Brain” Part V – Emotional controlWe are nearing the end of this series on “migraine brain”. I hope that you are feeling reassured that your symptoms really...reactionscomments
Building Migraine-Friendly Habits, 66 Days At a TimeMost of us have heard the old adage that it takes 21 days to establish a new habit. If you’re trying to...reactions1comment
You snooze, you lose: on the difficulty of waking up in the morningIf you’ve been reading articles on migraine.com and/or doing independent research about your illness, you know as well as I how often...reactions45comments
6 Tips for Making Holiday Plans Go SmoothlyHosting parties, having houseguests and gathering my loved ones at the dinner table bring me great joy. They’re all also tremendously difficult...reactions2comments
What Are Your Three Good Things?One of the best techniques I've learned to improve my ability to cope when migraine wears me down is to make note...reactions2comments
Pain Behaviors Can Perpetuate StigmaPain behaviors are all the things people naturally do when in pain. Yet these very legitimate behaviors are some of the excuses...reactions20comments
Even informal mindfulness practice can help migraineursWhile I and many of you rely on abortive meds to kick a migraine to the curb once it shows up, daily...reactions4comments
Feeling Bad about Feeling Bad: Visiting with FamilyEvery summer my extended family goes to the beach for a reunion-type vacation. I was blessed to marry into a large Lebanese...reactions8comments
Depression and Migraine: More Than Just Comorbid ConditionsWith Depression awareness month this October, I wanted to look back to my own experiences. I had almost forgotten that I once...reactions6comments
When do you just call it a day?Some days I wake up with the ghost of a migraine teasing at my temples and my neck. I can’t tell if...reactions20comments
“Migraine Brain” Part IV – Getting the job doneWhen it comes to “migraine brain” I hear a lot of complaints about having too many unfinished projects. Some even share that...reactions5comments
Wading through the postdromeIt’s been awhile since I made a point of writing while in the throes of a migraine attack. This afternoon, a migraine...reactions26comments
Tips for getting moving again while dealing with migraineBefore chronic migraines I was very physically active. If I wasn’t giving it my all it wasn’t good enough. With chronic migraines...reactions7comments
Separating Depression Symptoms From Migraine Symptoms & Frustrations“Is today my birthday?,” my nephew asked his mom days before his third or fourth birthday. When she said no, he said...reactions12comments
“Migraine Brain” Part III – Catching up after an attackOne of the challenges with migraine-related cognitive deficits is that it can leave migraineurs with a sense of running behind. I have...reactions2comments
Bargaining to Get Rid of Migraine“What would you give up to never have another migraine?” This question pops up online a lot, from social media to forums...reactions3comments
National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day Sept 27, 2014Saturday, September 27, 2014 is National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day from 10am to 2pm. This is a nation-wide event that encourages patients...reactions2comments
Special education services for children with migraineMigraines can seriously impact a child’s social and emotional development. They can also present a significant barrier to educational success. If your...reactions8comments
Sensory Processing Sensitivity (a.k.a. Highly Sensitive People)Migraineurs are more sensitive to sensory stimuli than non-migraineurs, certainly during a migraine, but also between migraine attacks. It is also said...reactions19comments
Moving House for the First Time in a DecadeIn 2004, ten years ago, I moved to Athens, Georgia. It was to be a temporary home for me—I expected to be...reactionscomments
