When The Sirens Come for You...It's not everyday this happens and there are countless people that can go through their life and not experience it. Finding yourself...reactions1comment
Migraine is More Than Head Pain: The Many Symptoms of Migraine...Those who have never had a migraine tend to think of it as a raging headache. While sympathetic folks may understand that...reactions149comments
COVID-19 Has Been One Long, Terrible Migraine...I started getting headaches last month that would immediately come and go. Somedays it would only last for a few hours but...reactions2comments
My First Experience with Botox for Migraines...Recently, I shared that I'd transitioned from a migraine specialist to a headache clinic and have ultimately been so pleased with the...reactions2comments
Migraine and Depression...Doctors and researchers have found links between migraine and depression for some time. Several studies have shown that if you have one...
Am I Supposed To Exercise If It's a Migraine Trigger?...Back in the "before," when migraines weren’t part of my daily life, I could exercise. I danced and kick-boxed — but yoga...reactions81comments
Getting Better Sleep By Not Trying to Sleep...I use a number of different tricks to get better sleep. My most reliable method has been naming items for each letter...reactions11comments
7 Tips for Avoiding Migraine on Vacation...I practice a lot of relaxation techniques living with migraine. Whenever I’m prompted to picture a peaceful, relaxing place, I always envision...reactions10comments
What Foods Do You Gravitate Towards During A Migraine Attack?...Everyone who’s had a migraine knows how debilitating they are. Worst still is that the nausea can be so bad that eating...reactions12comments
What's Your Secret: Room-Darkening Strategies...Light sensitivity is a common migraine symptom. Many of us seek numerous ways to create a dark space in which we can...reactions17comments
My Experience with the Nerivio Migraine Device...For the first time ever I have found a non-medication option that helps abort my migraine attacks. I'd love to share my...reactionscomments
Full-Time Job...Chronic illness is a full-time job, One that requires the utmost precision, In taking care of self day after day. There is...reactions19comments
Nature: Migraine Friend or Foe?...Being outside in nature has been a source of calm and renewal for my migraine brain, but I've also learned to take...reactions14comments
Frequently Asked Questions About Mental Health...Mental health includes how you think, feel, and act. It can fall on a spectrum and vary for each person. You may...
Suicide Prevention...If you or someone you know is in crisis or considering suicide, please contact the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. Call or...
Complementary and Integrative Health...Complementary therapies and an integrative health approach are often used to treat mental health conditions. Complementary therapies include nontraditional therapies – such...
Coping With Mental Health: Medications...Treating mental health conditions with prescription drugs is common. About 16 percent of American adults take medicine for a mental health condition...
Coping With Mental Health: Psychotherapy...Psychotherapy is also known as talk therapy, counseling, or simply therapy. Psychotherapy is used to help with a wide range of mental...
Mental Health Myths and Facts...There are many myths and misconceptions about mental health. Because of the stigma around mental health conditions, it is important to know...