Seemingly insurmountable worries that pop up when I [try to] sleepI recently implemented a system that has revolutionized my sleep quality, particularly my ability to fall asleep and avoid stress dreams. It’s...reactions2comments
When no news isn’t exactly good newsWhen you’re on the path toward getting diagnosed with migraine disease, your healthcare professional will take several steps to rule out what...reactions5comments
Who Moved My Cheese?Today is the 12th day of the 2014 Migraine & Headache Awareness Month (MHAM) Blog challenge which is hosted by the American...reactions4comments
Is it stigmatizing to have migraine?Is it stigmatizing to have migraine? I’m guessing that a lot of you would say yes. But, despite the huge amount of...reactions23comments
Is Anger Really All That Bad?I’ve been seeing a lot of memes and comments on social media about the health dangers of anger for those with chronic...reactions4comments
Why don’t you just live a little?To the outside world, trying to avoid triggers sometimes seems like we are refusing to have fun. Some people judge us harshly...reactionscomments
Almost a lab ratRecently I noticed a post on our Facebook page that said, “3-8 migraines per month? Consider this study.” Always interested in migraine research, I...reactions4comments
Cancelling Out the GoodJust as the placebo effect can have a positive impact on treatment results, the opposite can be true as well. It’s called...reactionscomments
Trying to be more understanding of others' triggers and sensitivitiesIn summer 2012, I wrote what I thought was a super-honest article for migraine.com about how I sometimes struggle(d) to find empathy...reactions1comment
You Are Not a SuperheroYou are not a superhero. And that’s okay. No one has asked you to be. No one, that is except, maybe, you...reactions1comment
Your Child’s Stomach Hurts — Is it a Migraine?Abdominal migraine is a common diagnosis in Europe and the U.K., but it’s not made in the U.S. very often and many...reactions9comments
Without warning, something is just TOO MUCHFor well over a week in April, it poured down rain in Athens. You know the phrase “buckets of rain”? That’s what...reactions42comments
Why does the Emergency Department treat me like a drug seeker?“Headache” pain is ranked as the #4 reason for Emergency Room visits in the United States, yet it is rarely a life...reactions18comments
Erroneous migraine-related credit score dings that won't go awayWhen was the last time you checked out your credit score and report? May I urge you to do so now? (As...reactions5comments
When to See a Doctor for Your Migraine? Or the ER?With Migraines, there are times when one of our more difficult decisions can be whether we need to see a doctor. Or...reactions8comments
What did your survey tell us about migraine and fibromyalgia?At the beginning of this year, we asked you to help tell us more about the many ways migraine impacts your life...reactions5comments
A New Year's UnresolutionHave you made migraine-related resolutions for 2013? Maybe to better track and/or eliminate triggers, get on a consistent sleep schedule,try a new...reactions6comments
Migraine Treatment Experiences: Behavioral Pain ManagementIt was just as I reached the end of the options for things to try to prevent my chronic migraine attacks that...reactions16comments
Tips for getting moving again while dealing with migraineBefore chronic migraines I was very physically active. If I wasn’t giving it my all it wasn’t good enough. With chronic migraines...reactions7comments
“You Should Exercise More!”“You should exercise more!” These were the dreaded words that came out of my headache specialist’s mouth at my last appointment. She...reactions34comments
