Willing CGRP Guinea Pigs...One of our community members recently posted the following comment regarding taking one of the new CGRP treatments: “You, others and I...reactions47comments
Three Types Self-Care: Preventive, Acute, and Rescue...Self-care sometimes gets a bad rap as a self-indulgent luxury, but it’s far more than spa days. Instead of lavish pampering, self-care...reactions12comments
Guest Post: OT's Routine for Relieving Tight Neck Muscles...Can you relate to the following sensations? If you thought “oh yes, that’s me” to any of those statements then it's time...reactions6comments
When Migraine Medicine Didn’t Work...If I wasn’t in so much pain, I would have had the strength to be frustrated. I had a migraine over a...reactions8comments
Teaching My Kids It's Okay to Say You Aren't Okay...I have two teenage daughters who are amazing human beings. As their mom, I know I am biased! Over the years, my parenting...reactions4comments
Why You Need a Support Person During Doctor's Visits...Any visit to your doctor's office, let alone the first appointment, can be a nerve-wracking experience. You can make lists, practice your...reactions17comments
Migraine with Limb Pain...For a while, I thought my migraines might be gone for good. Then I realized they weren’t gone; they’d changed. I rarely...reactions15comments
How to Use Peppermint Essential Oil...Essential oils have been part of my migraine management toolkit for years. I haven’t found essential oils to be effective in getting...reactions19comments
Social Graces...Frequent cancellations due to migraine kept me from making plans with friends and family for a long time. Finally I felt comfortable...reactions20comments
When Self-Care Looks Self-Ish...My brain has a mind of its own. Some days I’m totally fine with this, like when it craves large slices of...reactions4comments
Will Reserving Energy Now Mean I Risk Losing it Later?...As I write this, I’m sitting in a tiny house AirBNB in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Many years ago (gulp: 24), back when...reactions3comments
Unmedicated Hemiplegic Migraine...This is a raw, unedited, unfiltered video of what it feels to live with Hemiplegic Migraines and coming off medication. Side effects...reactionscomments
Unsolicited Advice...“I just wish I could do something to help you.” That’s what I said to my husband after we had an exchange...reactions6comments
Why I Stopped Calling My Husband My Caregiver...I was disabled by chronic migraine for years before I ever called my husband my caregiver. I don’t remember exactly when he...reactions1comment
How to Educate Others on Migraines...I’ve been living with migraines for more than 30 years. If you’re reading this, then you likely know all too well what...reactions2comments
Migraine at School is Here to Guide You: A Step by Step Guide...Migraine at School provides resources for students, parents, and educators to increase awareness and education of migraine for children living in the...reactionscomments
To Cry or Not to Cry?...It’s easy to find research espousing the benefits of a good cry. According to Dr. Judith Orloff of Psychology Today, continuous crying...reactions35comments
When My Doctor Gave Up on Me...The headache specialist said: “Research is finding new treatments, but nothing is available to help you now. You’re the same age as my daughter...reactions17comments
Be A Warrior...Migraines are confusing, misunderstood, unpredictable. They are triggered and experienced differently by each person. For me, there were days that required every...reactions4comments
What to Avoid Saying to Someone About Preventing Migraine...I recently attended a coaching workshop for health and wellness coaches. The women I had the privilege to meet while there overflow...reactions99comments