Under Attack: Navigating the Anxiety of Living with MigraineIsn't it interesting how migraine flare-ups are referred to as "attacks"? This word, which is associated with war, brutality, and aggression, is...reactions20comments
How to Prepare for the Next Migraine AttackEver have a plan? Ever have that plan get ripped to shreds? I know you do, because if you are reading this, you probably...reactions3comments
How to Navigate a Workplace Migraine AttackWhen a migraine strikes at work, I immediately go into planning mode. What absolutely has to get done before I can wrap...reactions21comments
I'm Done Apologizing for MigraineIn previous years, when I felt pressured to take part in an activity that I knew would trigger a migraine, I did...reactions15comments
When One Doctor Doesn’t Cut It: Building Your Migraine Care TeamI remember when going to the doctor meant seeing one person who handled everything. You had a cold, a sprained ankle, a...reactionscomments
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...reactions25comments
Private and Social Security Disability: What I Wish I Knew Before I Got CoverageFor many of us with chronic migraine, accessing disability coverage seems a worthy goal to make life easier. And in many cases...reactions16comments
Why Do I Pretend To Be Well?I caught myself tuning out of a pleasant conversation with a coworker recently, wherein we were discussing our evening plans and checking...reactions143comments
6 Simple Ways to Help Prevent Migraine AttacksDo you take measures to help prevent migraine on days that you know will be more demanding than usual? We know that...reactions18comments
How I Stay Productive During a MigraineMy to-do list is always longer than there is time in the day. I’m a working momma trying to maintain a clean...reactions29comments
Redefining a Healthy Lifestyle With MigraineLiving with a disability often means endless hours of disease management. There are doctor appointments, medications, special diets, triggers, and an ever-evolving...reactionscomments
Sayonara Sumatriptan!Phew 😮💨 Migraine. Am I right?Hi, I’m Moss, aka Glassmind. I’m 47 and have had migraine since childhood, maybe my whole life...reactionscomments
An Open Letter to My Doctors“Please don’t give up on me!” I find that thought going round and round in my head every time a doctor’s appointment...reactions37comments
Migraine: The Gift That Keeps On Giving!I often look at migraine as a gift that keeps on giving! Not to be overly fatalistic or negative, but truly, if...reactions4comments
What's in Your Toolbox? A Personalized Approach to MigraineThe complexity of migraine has always been fascinating to me. Even within the parameters of a single disease, there are many variations:...reactions6comments
Imagine a Migraine World That Is TransformedImagine a world where the norms of life with migraine are completely transformed from the life we currently journey! A life that...reactions17comments
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!...reactions12comments
Migraine Treatment Advancements: We've Come Farther Than You Think!Human nature all too often seems to be slanted towards seeing what is missing and the negative. We see what still needs...reactions4comments
Migraine "What's Your Secret" Series: Practical Tips for Symptoms, Triggers, and Daily LifeMigraine isn't just a headache; it's a complex neurological condition that touches every aspect of life. From the moment an attack begins...reactions3comments
Migraineurs: The Best Fakers in the WorldPeople with migraines are constantly accused of faking pain and attacks to get attention and/or get out of responsibilities and required events...reactions60comments
