Keeping New Years Resolutions without the StressNew years always bring new resolutions, and those of us with migraine generally have at last one that involves taking better care...reactions2comments
8 Ways to Manage Migraine’s Impact on MarriageMigraine can wreak havoc on a marriage or long-term relationship, even with the most supportive partner. It’s like having a demanding lover...reactions16comments
Using digital migraine diaries/headache journalsAs much as I’m a proponent of proactive self-care and being your own healthcare provider (when that’s possible), I do a pretty...reactions9comments
The comfort of communityWhen I started this blog many years ago, it was my little secret. I had fallen out of the habit of writing...reactions8comments
Reminding Myself What's Already in My Migraine ArsenalIf you’ve been dealing with migraine disease for years and have refused to give up on treatments that may work, chances are...reactions16comments
Why I probably won't be at your party (a letter)Dear ________, I got your Facebook invitation the other day. You know, the event invitation you shared with me an a lot...reactions2comments
When I say "I'm good," even I am not sure if I'm being truthfulI’m writing this on the last day of September (though it’s possible you readers won’t see it for awhile after that since...reactions10comments
Giving ThanksWhen you’re mired in the thick of migraine, it can be difficult to find things to be grateful for. This month, Migraine.com...reactionscomments
Wishing I could give advice to myself before I was ever diagnosed with migraineI’ve had migraine disease for about twenty years now, but, like many people, my condition went undiagnosed for many years. During those...reactions19comments
Migraine Causes, Migraine TriggersMany people come to Migraine.com looking for information on migraine causes, but the search terminology can lead you astray. You’re probably looking...reactions1comment
“Migraine Brain” Part VI – Self-reflectionThis is the last of a six-part series on coping with “migraine brain”. If you have missed the earlier posts, start with...reactions5comments
How I Rate My MigrainesI have a rocky relationship with the pain scale. Though I think it can be a useful tool for communicating my pain...reactions24comments
“Migraine Brain” Part V – Emotional controlWe are nearing the end of this series on “migraine brain”. I hope that you are feeling reassured that your symptoms really...reactionscomments
Building Migraine-Friendly Habits, 66 Days At a TimeMost of us have heard the old adage that it takes 21 days to establish a new habit. If you’re trying to...reactions1comment
You snooze, you lose: on the difficulty of waking up in the morningIf you’ve been reading articles on migraine.com and/or doing independent research about your illness, you know as well as I how often...reactions45comments
6 Tips for Making Holiday Plans Go SmoothlyHosting parties, having houseguests and gathering my loved ones at the dinner table bring me great joy. They’re all also tremendously difficult...reactions2comments
What Are Your Three Good Things?One of the best techniques I've learned to improve my ability to cope when migraine wears me down is to make note...reactions2comments
Pain Behaviors Can Perpetuate StigmaPain behaviors are all the things people naturally do when in pain. Yet these very legitimate behaviors are some of the excuses...reactions20comments
Even informal mindfulness practice can help migraineursWhile I and many of you rely on abortive meds to kick a migraine to the curb once it shows up, daily...reactions4comments
Feeling Bad about Feeling Bad: Visiting with FamilyEvery summer my extended family goes to the beach for a reunion-type vacation. I was blessed to marry into a large Lebanese...reactions8comments
