Seemingly insurmountable worries that pop up when I [try to] sleep...I recently implemented a system that has revolutionized my sleep quality, particularly my ability to fall asleep and avoid stress dreams.... By The Migraine Girl3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Sensory Processing Sensitivity (a.k.a. Highly Sensitive People)...Here are some helpful books to learn more about the attributes of highly sensitive people and get tips on coping when the world seems overwhelming.... By Kerrie Smyres2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments19 comments
8 Tips for Preventing Prescription Errors for Migraine Patients...Make sure your name and date of birth are listed on the information sheet stapled to the outside of the bag and on the label affixed to the bottle.... By diana-lee2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
“Migraine is not a 1 or 0 thing”...I took a melatonin, then another, then a Gravol, and was asleep by midnight. I got seven solid hours of sleep, and when I woke, I felt pretty... By Anna Eidt3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments14 comments
Driving As a Migraine Trigger..., migraineurs seem to be more likely to experience motion sickness than people without migraines.... By teri-robert2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments5 comments
My Cool Migraine Regimen...If I don’t, I’ll find a migraine knocking at my door as I try and scramble some sleep in at 3 AM.... By Sawyer Matheny2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments6 comments
Shifting the Narrative: Reframing Limitations as Capabilities...aphasia, among so many other symptoms (not to mention side effects of necessary medications), are both confronting and draining and can result in a lack of sleep... By Holly Harding3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments15 comments
How to Support Someone Living with Migraine Disease...For me, ultimately I need the time to sleep in order for my migraine to subside.... By Amanda Osowski3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments27 comments
My Weirdest Migraine Home Remedy Tool...It usually provides enough relief that I can get to sleep.... By Kerrie Smyres1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments111 comments
Intractable Migraine and Me...The next two days were spent catching up on sleep. The migraine is still here and I do not know when or if it will go away.... By Jaime Sanders5 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments9 comments
Respect and Power at the Doctor’s Office...I wanted to share a few tips that have helped me along the way, in times that I felt my appointments were not serving me well.... By Kyky Knight3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments18 comments
“Migraine Brain” Part VI – Self-reflection...So the plan changed to cover two or three skills per post and allow space to provide tips on how to improve or compensate for any deficits.... By tammy-lrome3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments5 comments
FOMO and Drinking with Migraine...I remember being so drunk and sleepy that I just laid on the ground, facing the wall, until I passed out.... By Sawyer Matheny2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
When does the grieving end?...see that I’m getting better at it.... By Anna Eidt3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments12 comments
Three Types Self-Care: Preventive, Acute, and Rescue...attacks creep up when I don’t eat or sleep well.... By Kerrie Smyres4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments12 comments
Make Your Doctor's Visits Easier with a Medical Information Card...The card lists many personal details, so you need to keep it in a secure place. However, it needs to be handy in emergencies.... By Ashley Hattle2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments4 comments
Is Your Migraine Doctor Right For You?...It’s important to remember that these doctors are going to see us through some of the toughest times of our lives as we navigate severe and frequent... By Holly Harding2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments24 comments
Outsmarting Triptan Packaging...Not having to fuss over getting medication out of its packaging is a welcome relief.... By Kerrie Smyres2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments20 comments
Can Hair Coloring Trigger Migraine?...This one is so good that the answer deserves to be shared with everyone. "I stopped coloring my hair.... By tammy-lrome2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments8 comments
The Three T’s of Therapy Regimens...They can even keep that as part of your file for future reference. Time is the great equalizer.... By Tom Picerno2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments