Migraine Milestones: Celebrating Small WinsI used to be so hard on myself all the time. If I’m being honest, I still am in many ways today. I always wanted to achieve the next goal... By Alene L. Brennan, RYT2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Did Mindfulness During a Migraine Attack Help?Every week, it seems, I have the same conversation with my therapist. I complain that I’m still feeling stuck, unable to do everything I used to be able to do... By Laura Wheatman Hill3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Make Your Doctor's Visits Easier with a Medical Information CardAbout 10 years ago, I visited new doctors and specialists frequently. I was re-establishing my care in multiple areas with uncontrolled cluster headaches. That meant urgent care, the ER, and... By Ashley Hattle2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments4 comments
Sometimes, Driving is My NemesisWhen I got married, I was in my early 20s. We were both from the east coast, but lived in the southwest United States. We were the same age and... By Tonya Henry2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
What A Migraine Feels Like to MeMy four year old daughter got a wooden music set for her birthday this spring and it haunts me. The way her tiny delicate hands pound away at the drum... By Amanda Osowski2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
From Full-Blown Migraine Attacks to TwingesI’ve lived with migraine disease since my childhood, and one of the hardest parts is not knowing when I might become debilitated. Even before my diagnosis, I instinctually knew that... By Lisa Robin Benson2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
The Intertwined Struggle: The Migraine and Insomnia RelationshipIt is the middle of the night, and I am wide awake. At this point, I have given up on falling back asleep at this moment. I left my bed... By Amanda Workman3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
The Emotional Turmoil and Fallout of Fighting to Regain Disability CoverageHolly was recently kicked off her private disability plan. After a year, she won back coverage. In this series, she walks us through the various steps she took and what... By Holly Harding3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments7 comments
4 Phrases That Help When I Have A MigraineOnce my migraine starts, nothing can stop the pain. Oh, I’ve tried all the things and even some extra things like ice baths and headstands. (I definitely wouldn’t try the... By Tonilyn Hornung2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Keeping Ice Packs ColdWhen I’m in the throes of a migraine attack, I want my dark, quiet bedroom, rescue medication and a super cold ice pack. Just as I am comforted by laying... By Alene L. Brennan, RYT2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments130 comments
Try, Try Again with Migraine MedicationAfter a long wait to get an appointment, I finally got back into the office with my neurologist. They didn’t lay a hand on me, though, the entire appointment. No... By Laura Wheatman Hill3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments5 comments
How A Doctor Giving Up on Me Led to Better Care Somewhere ElseEveryone is naïve at the beginning of their headache journey. Before I found a headache specialist and wrote a book on cluster headaches, I foolishly believed in a cure. My... By Ashley Hattle3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Winning a Disability AppealHolly was recently kicked off her private disability plan. After a year, she won back coverage. In this series, she walks us through the various steps she took and what... By Holly Harding3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments6 comments
Headache Disease and InsomniaHave you ever wondered which came first: headache disease, or insomnia? I have had both for as long as I can remember. Migraine disease started in childhood for me, as... By Anna Williams3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
How Do You Start Your Migraine Treatment Journey?Anyone who lives with migraine disease will tell you the journey from diagnosis to effective treatment is a marathon. “How did you start getting your migraine treated?" is a common... By Tom Picerno3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Changing Migraine Attacks: How Do I Manage My Care?I've been dealing with migraine for as long as I can remember. In fact, I have some vivid memories of childhood being curled up in the fetal position, laying on... By Amanda Osowski2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments5 comments
Sitting in the Dark: Facing Suicidal ThoughtsContent Note: This article contains themes of depression and suicidal ideation. If you or a loved one are struggling, consider reading our mental health resources page or reach out to... By Amanda Workman2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Hope, Fear, and Trying ANOTHER Migraine MedicationRecently my headache specialist started me on yet another preventive migraine medication. Not surprisingly, my emotions have been all over the place! Anyone who lives with migraine, and especially chronic... By Shoshana Lipson3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments12 comments
Appealing A Disability RejectionHolly was recently kicked off her private disability plan. After a year, she won back coverage. In this series, she walks us through the various steps she took and what... By Holly Harding3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments25 comments
Migraine Myths DebunkedWe say it all the time, migraine is more than “just a headache.” In fact, there are nearly 39 million of us in the United States only saying this. Yet... By Alene L. Brennan, RYT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments