I have had a continuous migraine for two years straight (and I am losing hope)...And my relationships with people are vanishing. I don't know how I am still in a relationship with my girlfriend....Reactions0reactionsComments12 replies
Mouths Open, Mouths Close: Part I...I guess if acting is what will make a relationship last between us, then I would rather never try and sever the cord between us, no matter who you... By hitesh-goenka11 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
What did you teach us about your fibromyalgia?...Fibromyalgia had the greatest impact on relationships with spouses/partners and children: Fibromyalgia has less of a negative impact on current relationships... By Dr Marcus2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments8 comments
Healthy boundaries for “chronic babes”...Jenni Prokopy has this wonderful article on ChronicBabe.com this week about setting healthy boundaries in order to keep yourself and your relationships... By The Migraine Girl1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
The Isolation of Chronic Migraine...The most painful, nauseating, and vertigo-inducing migraine I’ve had in months coincided with an overnight visit from a good friend I haven't seen for four years. He, my husband, and... By Kerrie Smyres2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments37 comments
March 2010 Headache Carnival posted!...Diana Lee's at it again, and at last I've gotten it together in time to contribute a post. Check out the March 2010 Headache Blog Carnival, Opening Up to Family... By The Migraine Girl1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
What Can Giving Back Give You?...Giving can seem like a one way street. We let go of something that belongs to us - often my money or clothing or food - so that someone in... By NinaHU1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Butting heads with bureaucracy...I’ve been battling the local hospital lately. It’s a long and boring story, but suffice it to say I was enrolled in a low-income assistance program and was removed from... By The Migraine Girl2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments11 comments
Coping with others’ concern...My family and friends are very loving and supportive when it comes to my chronic illness, but sometimes their concern can feel a little overwhelming. This is especially true for... By The Migraine Girl2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
What Michele Bachmann has taught us about the politics of migraine...Reports that presidential candidate and Congressional representative Michele Bachmann has migraines has brought forth a tangled set of heady issues for people with migraine, including stigma, discrimination, sexism, and political... By Prof. Joanna Kempner2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments7 comments
Migraine Roller Coaster Ride...So far 2011 hasn’t been a stellar year for my migraine disease. Due to laziness, sickness, and/or THE ICY STREETS AND SIDEWALKS THAT HAVE BEEN HERE FOR DAYS (sense my... By The Migraine Girl2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Unsolicited advice...I've found the more I learn about Migraine disease--what it is and what it is not--the stronger my tendency to deliver unsolicited advice to strangers and friends alike. Just tonight... By The Migraine Girl2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments4 comments
Social Graces...Has my inability to nurture my relationships due to chronic migraine's demands on my attention diminished my friendships?... By Kerrie Smyres2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments20 comments
My friend's first (and last?) migraine...One of my very dearest friends is extremely gentle and understanding when it comes to my health. She works with me and encourages me to take breaks, to not work... By The Migraine Girl1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
My Migraine Nightmare With Hope...From here I’ll have to condense my story a bit because it took a while to develop a relationship with my new doctor as well as establishing lab work.... By cann12 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments6 comments
Sharing our stories, finding our strengths...Because of the tour, I’ve been thinking quite a bit about the need we have to share our stories, the strength we can build in our relationships if we... By The Migraine Girl1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
It is more blessed to give...Sometimes I take my migraine knowledge for granted. Not too many years ago, I was the one searching for answers. In a random twist of fate, I stumbled into the... By tammy-lrome3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
How My Partner Handles Her Head Pain...Relationships have never come easy for me.... By Sawyer Matheny2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments5 comments
Migraine Perspective: No Two Migraineurs are Alike...Recently I met a man named Joe who told me about his "letdown" migraine attacks. During the workweek, he's migraine free, but on both days of every weekend, he gets... By Kerrie Smyres2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments7 comments
