"What Did You Do This Weekend?"..."What did you do this weekend" is a frequent topic of conversation at work. I am appreciative that my colleagues care enough about me to ask, but I never know... By Kate R.1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments4 comments
Postdrome: The Migraine Hangover...Many migraineurs, both in studies and stories I've collected, say postdrome interferes with their work as well as their family and social relationships... By Kerrie Smyres2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments87 comments
Feeling Bad about Feeling Bad: Visiting with Family...Life has a way of presenting situations and relationships that hopefully lead to lessons and resulting wisdom.... By Holly Harding5 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments8 comments
The Evolution of Migraine: Exploring Diagnosis, Treatment Options, and the True Impact...This is all great news as strong patient-doctor relationships can be key in knowing about new treatment options that can hopefully bring much-needed relief... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
The Big Lesson My Little Baby Taught Me About My Migraine...That migrained-out day, I remember the color of the sheets. Lying in bed, the only body part I could move without pain were my eyelids. But every time I opened... By Tonilyn Hornung2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Aanya Patel's Experience With Post-Concussion Syndrome and Migraine...Falling on the stairs in her home when she was 13 changed Aanya Patel’s life in ways few teenagers could ever imagine. After developing post-concussion syndrome and migraine from the... By Kerrie Smyres5 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments5 comments
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 I was a competitive swimmer, I met a... By The Migraine Girl2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
You don't ever "deserve" a migraine...Last month, I had a particularly bad week, health-wise. I woke with a migraine three days in a row with no easily discernible triggers in [hind]sight. Well, now that I’ve... By The Migraine Girl2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments29 comments
Guilt trippin'...For a long while now I’ve known that I need to work on the self-imposed guilt I experience whenever I bail on something. Very often I overbook my schedule during... By The Migraine Girl2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
How to Talk to Someone With Migraine...Thanks for taking the time to learn how you might build a stronger relationship with your loved one who has migraine.... By Kerrie Smyres3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Social Media and Migraine Stigma...Facebook, Instagram, Twitter. All great ways to connect with friends. To show what you enjoy in life and who you enjoy doing it with. Like most people my age, my... By Katie M. Golden4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments44 comments
In the Face of Change: Quieting Migraine with Routine...From job changes to moving from one house or town to another, most of us experience relationships ending and starting; we give birth, see our children... By Holly Harding2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments7 comments
Talking Head Pain: A Podcast About Life With Migraine...Episodes also address less commonly covered topics, including migraine in the workplace and relationships and migraine.... By Kerrie Smyres2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Surviving a Migraine on My Honeymoon: Lessons Learned...With decades of experience under my belt, I knew how to manage a migraine to the best of my ability. Medication + dark room + ice pack + sleep =... By Alene L. Brennan, RYT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
The Number One Suggestion I'd Love to "Stop" Getting to "Stop" My Migraines...When I was pregnant, the advice popped out as soon as my belly did. Moms, grandmothers, and occasionally even a toddler would corner me in a store or bathroom line... By Tonilyn Hornung2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments21 comments
How to Monitor Your Health With At-Home Devices...Users of at-home monitoring devices also report better relationships with their doctors.... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
“Migraine Brain” Part IV – Getting the job done...However, our inability to finish a task can still drastically affect our closest relationships.... By tammy-lrome3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments5 comments
Trying to be more understanding of others' triggers and sensitivities...I think I am onto something, too: as with many, many things in life, especially as relationships go, the key is to being a better and more attentive listener... By The Migraine Girl2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Coming to Terms With the Losses of Chronic Migraine...All my relationships suffered, my physical strength and stamina diminished, my work ground to a halt, and I was depressed.... By Kerrie Smyres3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments9 comments