How My Migraines Led to My #MeToo MomentContent Note: This article describes the experience of a community member who would prefer to remain anonymous and contains themes of sexual...reactions2comments
What's Your Secret: How Do You Handle The Rare Well-Day?For those of us living with chronic migraine, a well-day (or half-day, or moment) is a rare occurrence. When those times do...reactions30comments
When Napping is a Need, Not a LuxuryDo you struggle with advocating for your need to rest during a migraine attack? If so, you're not alone, as it can...reactions5comments
Movement Disorders and MigrainesLast year, I started to notice that as I was falling asleep, my body would contract, twitch or move on its own...reactions40comments
When Migraines Age UsChronic migraine has a way of aging us early such that young people are living like senior citizens. How do we handle feeling as...reactions63comments
Botox and Ajovy; A One-Two PunchI received my first Botox injections in June of 2018 after jumping through all kinds of hoops to get it approved. I...reactions33comments
Willing CGRP Guinea PigsOne of our community members recently posted the following comment regarding taking one of the new CGRP treatments: “You, others and I...reactions47comments
Three Types Self-Care: Preventive, Acute, and RescueSelf-care sometimes gets a bad rap as a self-indulgent luxury, but it’s far more than spa days. Instead of lavish pampering, self-care...reactions12comments
Guest Post: OT's Routine for Relieving Tight Neck MusclesCan you relate to the following sensations? If you thought “oh yes, that’s me” to any of those statements then it's time...reactions6comments
When Migraine Medicine Didn’t WorkIf I wasn’t in so much pain, I would have had the strength to be frustrated. I had a migraine over a...reactions8comments
Teaching My Kids It's Okay to Say You Aren't OkayI have two teenage daughters who are amazing human beings. As their mom, I know I am biased! Over the years, my parenting...reactions4comments
Why You Need a Support Person During Doctor's VisitsAny visit to your doctor's office, let alone the first appointment, can be a nerve-wracking experience. You can make lists, practice your...reactions17comments
Migraine with Limb PainFor a while, I thought my migraines might be gone for good. Then I realized they weren’t gone; they’d changed. I rarely...reactions15comments
How to Use Peppermint Essential OilEssential oils have been part of my migraine management toolkit for years. I haven’t found essential oils to be effective in getting...reactions19comments
Social GracesFrequent cancellations due to migraine kept me from making plans with friends and family for a long time. Finally I felt comfortable...reactions20comments
When Self-Care Looks Self-IshMy brain has a mind of its own. Some days I’m totally fine with this, like when it craves large slices of...reactions4comments
Will Reserving Energy Now Mean I Risk Losing it Later?As I write this, I’m sitting in a tiny house AirBNB in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Many years ago (gulp: 24), back when...reactions3comments
Unmedicated Hemiplegic MigraineThis is a raw, unedited, unfiltered video of what it feels to live with Hemiplegic Migraines and coming off medication. Side effects...reactionscomments
Unsolicited Advice“I just wish I could do something to help you.” That’s what I said to my husband after we had an exchange...reactions6comments
Why I Stopped Calling My Husband My CaregiverI was disabled by chronic migraine for years before I ever called my husband my caregiver. I don’t remember exactly when he...reactions1comment
