Too much Facebook for the Migraine Girl(Written on February 21, 2015.) Today I turned thirty-five. I wasn’t upset to turn thirty five years ago despite having been warned...reactions14comments
Not knowing how much you can take 'til you've made it throughAs I have mentioned a handful of times on here, I tend to run cold and very often have cold fingers and...reactions3comments
Clinical Trial ParticipationEvery clinical trial is designed to look at a specific population, so each participant is required to have certain traits (eligibility criteria)...reactions9comments
The satisfaction of an obvious injuryThis past November, I took a huge, embarrassing spill in front of a local restaurant. I’d gone to a local BBQ spot...reactions14comments
“Migraine Brain” Part IV – Getting the job doneWhen it comes to “migraine brain” I hear a lot of complaints about having too many unfinished projects. Some even share that...reactions5comments
“Migraine Brain” Part III – Catching up after an attackOne of the challenges with migraine-related cognitive deficits is that it can leave migraineurs with a sense of running behind. I have...reactions2comments
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
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
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
Bargaining to Get Rid of Migraine“What would you give up to never have another migraine?” This question pops up online a lot, from social media to forums...reactions3comments
When do you just call it a day?Some days I wake up with the ghost of a migraine teasing at my temples and my neck. I can’t tell if...reactions20comments
Moving House for the First Time in a DecadeIn 2004, ten years ago, I moved to Athens, Georgia. It was to be a temporary home for me—I expected to be...reactionscomments
Believing the lieWe’ve all heard it. Migraine is NOT just a headache. There are so many other symptoms we have to deal with. Sometimes...reactions18comments
Can Having a Purpose in Life Protect You From Pain?Purposeful people live longer; that’s the takeaway from a recent study based on data taken from a longitudinal sample that followed 7,108...reactions3comments
"You're Doing Everything Right"“You’re doing everything right.” My friend Kate wrote that to me in a card when my migraines were at their very worst...reactions7comments
Migraine management confidence boostersBefore I had to quit working due to headache disorders, I discovered the need for creative ways to manage migraine. As a...reactions6comments
Our Best AdviceIn honor of Migraine Awareness month (#MHAM) last month, I asked my fellow patient advocates here at Migraine.com what their best advice...reactions1comment
When you rebel and risk a migraineI find myself wanting to confess things on here because I know that I am talking to a room (however virtual) of...reactions25comments
Why Change is So HardJune marks Migraine & Headache Awareness Month, an annual campaign to make people more aware of the impact of migraine and headache...reactions1comment
Shift Your Perspective, Change Your Life? This month is Migraine & Headache Awareness month. As in past years, we writers here at Migraine.com are tackling the Migraine &...reactions8comments
