My Anxiety Boilers Burst!...Like water is pressing up against my skin, ready to sink me with a Titanic migraine.... By Sawyer Matheny2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Making Diet and Lifestyle Changes Without the Overwhelm...Maybe this week, I can focus on increasing the amount of water I drink each day.... By Alene L. Brennan, RYT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Why don’t you just live a little?...It is in my nature to stay up late, avoid drinking water, eat processed convenience foods, and otherwise ignore my body's needs.... By tammy-lrome2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
You snooze, you lose: on the difficulty of waking up in the morning...I make the bed and give the cat fresh water and feel proud of myself for not having lingered in bed longer than necessary.... By The Migraine Girl3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments45 comments
Staying Home Has Given Me a False Sense of Migraine Reality...I’ve been able to control what olfactory triggers are floating around my house, how bright my lights get, how much water I drink whenever I wanted!... By Sawyer Matheny2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments7 comments
Everybody is an expert...Whether we thank them for the tip, say we’ll look into it, or politely decline their offer doesn’t seem to matter.... By tammy-lrome4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments10 comments
You Are Beautifully Made...Whether mentally or physically, we are all Beautifully Made. That’s what got us to this point in our lives.... By Katie M. Golden4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments6 comments
Tips to Prevent Migraine While Hospitalized...Do not forget your eye mask either!! Hopefully, you will not need to be in the hospital anytime soon.... By Tonya Henry3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments4 comments
When completing a tiny task makes you feel totally victorious...I would tell him, and he’d either ignore my text or write something like, “OK…?” I was so danged proud of myself, you guys. ... By The Migraine Girl3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Cruising with Chronic Migraine...Either way, at least I am aware of some possible triggers to avoid. How do you plan for a vacation? Have you ever been on a cruise?... By Amanda Workman3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments46 comments
Dieting and Migraine: Friend or Foe?...However, after losing 12 stone with my gastric bypass cause of my polycystic ovary syndrome I have noticed my migraines have gone to once a week rather... By Lisa Robin Benson3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments4 comments
Migraine Wearable Device - Nerivio...The treatment will last for 45 minutes, during which you can either rest or resume your regular activities while wearing the device.... By Amanda Osowski3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments8 comments
Grief Triggering Migraine...When I found out, I felt the same way I did when my father and stepmother died back in 2010. I thought it was a lie.... By Tonya Henry3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments8 comments
Have You Ever Felt Bored During a Migraine Attack?...For example, for the entire month of November minus a couple days, my kids have been out of school due to a teacher strike in Portland, Oregon, where we... By Laura Wheatman Hill4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Three Types Self-Care: Preventive, Acute, and Rescue...Do they vary depending on whether you have a migraine attack or not? Please share in the comments below.... By Kerrie Smyres4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments12 comments
How I Manage Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and Chronic Migraine...These items include taking a bath or a shower, putting on clean clothes, eating some food, and drinking plenty of water.... By Amanda Workman3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments35 comments
Witnessing Someone Else's Migraine...I feel it's my responsibility to articulate how bad it is (we use a 1-10 scale for personal reference) and what I need - silence, water, ice, etc.... By Amanda Osowski3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments13 comments
Persistent and in pain: at the mercy of my mind...But either way I need to focus on recovery.... By skalee4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Parenting While Managing a Chronic Illness...Whether or not you have a child, most individuals would agree that parenting is hard.... By Editorial Team 4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Is Advocacy Really What You Think?...Every interaction with a medical professional whether they are a specialist, a nurse practitioner or a nurse at a blood drive makes a huge impact because... By Anna Williams4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments