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...
Migraine and the Full Moon...It began with a post I saw on Facebook from someone in one of my migraine support groups. "Is it just me??"...reactions3comments
Cruising with Chronic Migraine...Come August, a group of us is going on a 6-day cruise! This is a birthday trip is for one of our...reactions46comments
Is Being Clumsy A Symptom Of My Migraine?...When I was 6 years old, my mom enrolled me in a dance class. I can remember being super excited about my...reactions3comments
Coming to Terms With the Losses of Chronic Migraine..."I’m feeling not just the physical pain, but all that I have lost, and it is profound and catastrophic and will leave...reactions9comments
Migraine, Sensory Overload, and Allodynia...Noises, smells, and lights! Oh my!! Being overwhelmed with noises, smells, lights, and unusual physical sensitivity is all a part of having...reactions33comments
Hormonal Migraine and My Hysterectomy...I am aware that hysterectomy as a means of trying to control migraine is controversial. Both of my pregnancies were horrifying. I...reactions12comments
