General Mental Health Resources...Living with a mental health condition may pose many challenges. It requires coping, finding treatment, and managing the impact of the condition...
Migraine’s Worst Side Effect: Missing Out...I could make a laundry list of the side effects that show the ways that migraine is a debilitating condition: But none...reactions45comments
The Long-Term Impact of Chronic Migraine...People who live with chronic migraine for years often experience far-reaching repercussions of the condition. From physical wear and tear to social...reactions51comments
Little Comforts During a Migraine...I was eating lunch in the break room with a coworker when his face disappeared. One second he was telling me about...reactions14comments
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...reactions37comments
Working with Migraine Disease...Migraine disease is a horrible and progressive disease. It affects each of us in different ways. We learn to cope as best...reactions13comments
Chronic Migraine Does Not Mean We Are Weak Or Less Than...Chronic migraine brings us to our knees regularly. Quite literally, many of us find ourselves on our knees, getting sick to our...reactions41comments
Top Ten Things You Should Know if Your Spouse Has Chronic Migraine...#1) Migraine is much more than a headache. In fact, for many of us, it is migraine’s other symptoms (the dizziness, blurred...reactions18comments
When The Guilt of Migraine Gets To Be Too Much...If I were to be honest, for decades I wore guilt like a well-worn coat. Guilt that I couldn’t hang out with...reactions13comments
Taking Care of Your Basic Needs While Dealing with Head Pain...Brushing your teeth, let alone making dinner, may seem simple to someone who lives day-to-day blissfully pain-free. Living with head pain, episodic...reactions16comments
The Space in Between: Interictal Migraine Phase...People like me who suffer from chronic migraine may have no real relief from their migraine attacks. Even with treatment, we still...reactions59comments
Five Things About Migraine I Don’t Understand...Migraine is a weird, often confusing disease. Even though I've lived with it since childhood and been an advocate here on Migraine.com...reactions25comments
Withdrawing from the World...Missed phone calls, ignored voicemails, and unopened emails plague me when I’m in a bad migraine spell. The messages pile up for...reactions16comments
9 Things People With Chronic Migraine Want You to Know...There are at least 9 things those of us living with chronic migraine want you to know. Chronic migraine is not the...reactions53comments
My Chronic Migraine and Comorbidities...There have been many comorbid conditions tied to chronic migraine over the years. Most individuals I have encountered through work with various...reactions31comments
I Had No Idea THAT Was a Migraine Symptom!...This is just a partial list of the migraine symptoms that invariably prompt Migraine.com’s Facebook fans to say, "Wait, what? You mean...reactions156comments
5 Ways to Describe Migraines to a Person Who Doesn't Have Them...For those who have experienced migraine pain, I can say, “I have chronic migraines,” and there’s no further explanation needed. An instant...reactions51comments
Missing Out Because of Migraine...I have missed out on countless holidays, events, and other fun activities with loved ones due to migraine. After being miserable spending...reactions10comments
Is This Migraine or Stroke? When New and Unusual Symptoms Require Immediate Evaluation...I’ve navigated chronic migraine for the majority of my life. In the process, I’ve become clear on my specific set of migraine...reactions10comments