Lost days....Triggers: strong perfume, scented candles---those plug in scented oil things, bright lights, cigarette smoke, stress.... By margaret1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Battle Ships...Then your opponent strikes first, a miss. Phew close but you avoided that strong perfume. Your turn! A hit, you took your medicine at the right time.... By tphreh1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Mindful Distraction...Decades later, the sharp pain still strikes.... By Khalid Moomand3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments8 comments
Red Light/Green Light: The Intersection of a Migraine Attack...While we may believe this to be a strong way to respond to migraine, most of us know that this approach generally leads to an eventual collapse.... By Holly Harding3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments15 comments
My Most Random Migraine Trigger...That naturally broke my tendency to create tension in my arm, it was back to its relaxed state, as was my head.... By Alene L. Brennan, RYT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
A Mask a Day Keeps My Triggers Away ...Whether it’s harsh aerosol sprays or my mom’s blackened dinners that fill the house with smoke, I’m always protected.... By Sawyer Matheny2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Yoga at last!...But then common sense whispered in one ear while the teacher spoke in the other: listen to your body.... By The Migraine Girl2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Chocolate Does NOT Trigger My Migraine Attacks...I still remember being an inpatient for three weeks of intensive migraine treatment and being “banned” from the hospital store!... By Shoshana Lipson3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments4 comments
Shifting the Narrative: Reframing Limitations as Capabilities...Again, choosing the best way to spend what little energy we have and to be clear about what works for us can make us feel strong inside.... By Holly Harding3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments15 comments
When Impressions are Unimpressive due to Migraine...I wonder about the impressions I make on people who’ve only met me in this stage, just as I wonder about those people who see me in the grocery By The Migraine Girl2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Don’t Apologize for Your Migraines...Migraines may require us to stand or sit in a different area that doesn't have the smell of cigarette smoke.... By Alene L. Brennan, RYT2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments60 comments
What Happens When Your Headache Disorder Gets Better?...If I had a bad migraine week, I wouldn’t make plans until the status migraine broke.... By Ashley Hattle2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments38 comments
You Can Help with Headache on the Hill 2021!...I spoke about my time living with chronic migraine.... By Lisa Robin Benson2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Nature: Migraine Friend or Foe?...Whether you start by taking a stroll at a nearby park or just around the block, grab your hat and shades and enjoy some fresh air!... By Adriane Dellorco3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments14 comments
Why do we judge each other?...I simply power through- because I am so strong or because I simply have no choice.” ... By Holly Harding3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments26 comments
SUNCT - Discovering a New Diagnosis...am currently working hard to manage well and prevent attacks, it will take time for me to find treatments that will work for me when the next episode strikes... By Anna Williams3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Waiting to Live...I have learned that I am actually quite strong and resilient, and that while migraines are tough, I am tougher.... By Holly Harding3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments63 comments
4 Things Parents With Migraine Totally Understand...(I also have fun Dollar Store crafts ready to go.) The constant rescheduling of activities.... By Tonilyn Hornung2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments16 comments
The Isolation of Chronic Migraine...I felt like I wasn't actually there, even when I made eye contact or spoke. My friends and husband did nothing wrong, nothing to exclude me.... By Kerrie Smyres2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments37 comments
Enlisting Help to Minimize Holiday Stress...Between buying all the ingredients at the grocery store, getting them home, preparing all the recipes and cleaning up afterwards, it's a lot of work.... By diana-lee2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments