Little Comforts During a MigraineI was eating lunch in the break room with a coworker when his face disappeared. One second he was telling me about...reactions14comments
Working with Migraine DiseaseMigraine disease is a horrible and progressive disease. It affects each of us in different ways. We learn to cope as best...reactions13comments
Chronic Migraine Does Not Mean We Are Weak Or Less ThanChronic migraine brings us to our knees regularly. Quite literally, many of us find ourselves on our knees, getting sick to our...reactions41comments
When The Guilt of Migraine Gets To Be Too MuchIf I were to be honest, for decades I wore guilt like a well-worn coat. Guilt that I couldn’t hang out with...reactions13comments
Taking Care of Your Basic Needs While Dealing with Head PainBrushing your teeth, let alone making dinner, may seem simple to someone who lives day-to-day blissfully pain-free. Living with head pain, episodic...reactions16comments
The Space in Between: Interictal Migraine PhasePeople like me who suffer from chronic migraine may have no real relief from their migraine attacks. Even with treatment, we still...reactions59comments
Five Things About Migraine I Don’t UnderstandMigraine is a weird, often confusing disease. Even though I've lived with it since childhood and been an advocate here on Migraine.com...reactions26comments
Withdrawing from the WorldMissed phone calls, ignored voicemails, and unopened emails plague me when I’m in a bad migraine spell. The messages pile up for...reactions16comments
9 Things People With Chronic Migraine Want You to KnowThere are at least 9 things those of us living with chronic migraine want you to know. Chronic migraine is not the...reactions53comments
5 Ways to Describe Migraines to a Person Who Doesn't Have ThemFor those who have experienced migraine pain, I can say, “I have chronic migraines,” and there’s no further explanation needed. An instant...reactions51comments
Is This Migraine or Stroke? When New and Unusual Symptoms Require Immediate EvaluationI’ve navigated chronic migraine for the majority of my life. In the process, I’ve become clear on my specific set of migraine...reactions10comments
Under Attack: Mental Health and Migraine Stigma"Are you stressed?" How many times has a well-meaning friend or physician said this? I wish there was a magic wand to...reactions3comments
Breaking Up With Red WineRed wine is a common migraine trigger for many individuals, with or without being chronic. Originally, it was not one for me...reactions4comments
Is Alcohol Consumption a Trigger for Migraine?When I was younger, I had a more robust social life. Part of that included going out with friends and consuming some...reactions27comments
Migraine and Nausea: My Dynamic Duo“Pull over, pull over,” I yelled. Following my panicked instructions, my husband pulled over on the highway and I vomited on the...reactions31comments
How I "Do" Mindfulness During Migraine PainWhen I first heard of mindfulness, I thought it was some woo-woo made-up wishful thinking activity. Or worse, woo-woo made up wishful...reactions2comments
Managing Physical and Emotional Burnout from MigraineLet’s all think about our migraine journey. Are you someone who has been dealing with migraines for years? Are you feeling that...reactionscomments
How to Discuss Trying a New Therapy With Your ProviderBack in my early twenties, I would get frequent headaches, which led to several ER trips. I dreaded the long wait time...reactions1comment
Making Diet and Lifestyle Changes Without the OverwhelmDiet and lifestyle changes can be a great compliment to the medical treatment that you’re receiving from your doctor in managing migraines...reactionscomments
The Emotional Phases of a MigraineWhen it comes to discussing migraines, it is the physical symptoms that tend to be the focus. In my 15 years of...reactionscomments
