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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...

I love my morning smoothie! It has become a staple in my morning routine because it helps me stay consistent with a diet that helps me to best manage migraines...

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...

Many people living with migraine are taking daily preventative and frequent rescue medications. The condition forces us to spend days in bed and that, in combination with the medications we...

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...

When asked what your migraine treatment goals are, "to make them go away" or "to stop the pain" may seem like the obvious answers. Based on a friend's experience, I...

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...

We appreciate you taking the time to answer all of our questions. Your responses will help us better understand life with migraine. New here? We invite you to explore what...

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...

Migraine isn’t a disease whose burden can be carried alone. At times, that burden can be managed by medications, alternative therapies, self-care, and trigger avoidance. Our treatment decisions carry a...