Living with Migraine

Some of the strongest and most resilient people I know are those who live with chronic migraine. That may be surprising to many, but migraine is not your typical “headache.”...

I’ve always felt like a bit of an outsider. I first noticed this in grade school when I didn’t find myself fitting into one particular social group. Maybe it was...

Whew, it’s 2021. I truly can’t believe it, as last year felt like it would never ever end. The world shifted in major ways, thanks to a global pandemic that...

There are times that life demands we keep going despite migraine. And there are times that migraine demands that we stop despite life. That dichotomy brings forth an ultimate question...

This is a hard one to write because I feel like I’m describing something nebulous that I hardly ever mention to people. But I figured I’d give it a try...

Brushing your teeth, let alone making dinner, may seem simple to someone who lives day-to-day blissfully pain-free. Living with head pain, episodic or chronic, makes these simple tasks seem insurmountable...

Does migraine treatment change the efficacy of or cause safety concerns with the COVID-19 vaccine?Does the COVID-19 vaccine have any interaction with or impact on the efficacy of migraine treatments?Should...

I climb out of bed, hopeful today I’ll get to go for a walk, even just around the block. In the short time it takes to get to the bathroom...

It can be really hard limiting migraine’s hold on us. In a time of isolation and constant screen watching, it’s more important than ever to listen to what our bodies...

I have two teenage daughters who are amazing human beings. As their mom, I know I am biased! Over the years, my parenting has changed. In the early years I would push...

In mid-March of 2020, I made a big announcement: Avid Bookshop, my bookstore in Georgia, would not be allowing any browsers inside. Instead, we’d do phone and online orders only...

Human nature all too often seems to be slanted towards seeing what is missing and the negative. We see what still needs to be done. We take note of what...

One of my greatest assets for dealing with chronic migraine and other chronic illnesses, has been being accompanied by a furry pain pal. There is something about the endless love...

When I was a kid my mom liked to tell me I was unique. She’d smile and whisper in my ear that no one was exactly like me. Her go-to...

Sometimes, it feels like we are surrounded by technology. Apps, devices, trackers, and gadgets are everywhere! In this digital age, though, everyone has a different level of comfort using technology...

Trigger Warning:The content includes information related to mental and emotional distress and it might be upsetting to some people. Cluster headaches don’t care if you’re at work or on vacation...

Relationships have never come easy for me. As an actor, and overall romantic, I’ve been fueled by media and love portrayals engrossed with perfect moments and happy endings forever. The art...

Oh my goodness, migraine community, I am getting married! This feels like a big deal. Not only because it is a huge life development and I get to build a...

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Lisa Benson is an artist, writer, and community volunteer. She sculpts using clay and plaster and also works doing sculpture restoration. She had undiagnosed migraines since she was a child...