On Again Off Again: The Temporary Reprieve of Migraine TreatmentsIn this video, Holly discusses the phenomenon of introducing a new migraine treatment and experiencing a break from migraine only to have...reactions36comments
What Are The Interictal Burdens of Migraine Disease?In my experience, migraine has confirmed what a complex neurological disease it can be. I suffer from chronic migraine, and as with...reactions32comments
Migraine is StressfulIn all the ways we talk about the relationship between stress and migraine, very little attention gets paid to a critical element:...reactions7comments
10 Things to Know About Talking to Your Employer About MigraineThere are serious pros and cons involved in deciding whether to disclose your migraine disease to your employer, and a great deal...reactions7comments
I'm Not Cranky Before My Migraine, You Are! My Strange Migraine ForewarningWhile tying my shoes, my fingers fumble, and suddenly I want to tell my shoes to take a hike. Not long after...reactions37comments
Is it Depression or Migraine?Some of my migraine attacks are accompanied by what feels like clinical depression. I cry, catastrophize, and hate my life for the...reactions14comments
Migraine and the Seven DwarfsWhen you have a migraine, you may notice you go through some or all of the phases of a migraine attack, like...reactions17comments
Dealing With the Surprise Factor of Episodic MigrainesLying in bed, I felt the pain in my head burning. If someone could just disconnect the feeling of the hot, portable...reactions13comments
My Step-By-Step Journey Through A Migraine AttackMigraine experiences are as individual as your hair color or the sound of your voice. Some migraineurs have warning signs like a...reactions17comments
The Day I Learned Migraines Weren't My FaultI can admit when I’m wrong. Like the time I permed my hair in high school so I could look like a...reactions18comments
Was Sleeping a Migraine Trigger?I love sleeping. Since I was a little kid, I've loved sleeping late and staying cozy under the covers. As a teenager...reactions62comments
Watching My Partner Experience Ocular MigrainesWe were walking through the grocery store together in a daze. It had been the hardest week of our lives. A few...reactions7comments
Noticing More Migraine Attacks This Fall? Here’s WhyI live in the Northeast, and the fall is our season to shine. The leaves change color creating a beautiful rainbow of...reactions10comments
Migraine Elimination Diet: Foods to Eat, Foods to AvoidThe easiest way to follow this diet is to keep meals very simple. You’ll trade a few months of dietary boredom for...reactions45comments
How to Support Someone Living with Migraine DiseaseAs someone who lives with migraine disease and several other chronic illnesses, I often see posts on social media and participate in...reactions27comments
Why Does My Insurance Get to Determine My Treatment Plan Instead of My Doctor?In the fall of 2021, after experiencing several emergency trips for unbearable migraines, I found a migraine specialist who was willing not...reactions6comments
Will Soaking Your Feet in Hot Water Relieve a Migraine?You’ve probably seen that photo on social media. It depicts a woman sitting on a counter with her feet soaking in the...reactions10comments
3 Stretches to Release Neck and Shoulder TensionDo you ever feel like your constant neck pain may be even worse than your head pain? If so, you are not...reactions10comments
A Closer Look at “The Salt Cure”There is a tip making the rounds on Facebook that you can stop a migraine by drinking salt water. Some even suggest...reactions93comments
Journal Prompts for Chronic PainLiving with chronic pain is hard. It’s especially hard when those around us don’t fully understand the depths or the reality of...reactions2comments
