Possible Histamine Response: Is This Related to My Migraine Disease?In mid-January of this year, I was able to capture on video something I've been experiencing off and on the last couple...reactions7comments
The Real Face of Migraine May Surprise YouSome of the strongest and most resilient people I know are those who live with chronic migraine. That may be surprising to...reactions7comments
My Three Strangest Migraine SymptomsI’ve always felt like a bit of an outsider. I first noticed this in grade school when I didn’t find myself fitting...reactions142comments
Expectation Overload: Working with Migraine During a PandemicWhew, it’s 2021. I truly can’t believe it, as last year felt like it would never ever end. The world shifted in...reactions1comment
Red Light/Green Light: The Intersection of a Migraine AttackThere are times that life demands we keep going despite migraine. And there are times that migraine demands that we stop despite...reactions15comments
Sometimes I Just Don’t Feel Well, and I Don’t Know WhyThis is a hard one to write because I feel like I’m describing something nebulous that I hardly ever mention to people...reactions201comments
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
On-the-Go BlenderI love my morning smoothie! It has become a staple in my morning routine because it helps me stay consistent with a...reactions3comments
Migraine Treatment and the COVID-19 VaccineDoes migraine treatment change the efficacy of or cause safety concerns with the COVID-19 vaccine?Does the COVID-19 vaccine have any interaction with...reactions1comment
Will It Ever End?I climb out of bed, hopeful today I’ll get to go for a walk, even just around the block. In the short...reactions35comments
My Cool Migraine RegimenIt can be really hard limiting migraine’s hold on us. In a time of isolation and constant screen watching, it’s more important...reactions6comments
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
How Weekly Mental Health Check-ins Help Coworkers and FriendsIn mid-March of 2020, I made a big announcement: Avid Bookshop, my bookstore in Georgia, would not be allowing any browsers inside...reactions3comments
Looking Back: 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
Possible Pain Pal ChallengesOne of my greatest assets for dealing with chronic migraine and other chronic illnesses, has been being accompanied by a furry pain...reactions5comments
One of These Migraines Is Not Like the Other: Diagnosing Migraine Without AuraWhen I was a kid my mom liked to tell me I was unique. She’d smile and whisper in my ear that...reactions9comments
What's Your Secret: SupplementMany people living with migraine are taking daily preventative and frequent rescue medications. The condition forces us to spend days in bed...reactions10comments
How Technology Brings Both Convenience and Confusion: Results of the Connected Health SurveySometimes, it feels like we are surrounded by technology. Apps, devices, trackers, and gadgets are everywhere! In this digital age, though, everyone...reactionscomments
Create a Safe Space for Riding Out Cluster Headache AttacksTrigger Warning:The content includes information related to mental and emotional distress and it might be upsetting to some people. Cluster headaches don’t...reactionscomments
How My Partner Handles Her Head PainRelationships have never come easy for me. As an actor, and overall romantic, I’ve been fueled by media and love portrayals engrossed...reactions5comments