Is Crying Triggering My Migraine Attacks?...Since crying is actually good for you (and it does make me feel better), I've decided to keep the tears flowing - sort of.... By Tonilyn Hornung2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments14 comments
The satisfaction of an obvious injury...I put the movie into my purse and carried the food bag in my other hand. ... By The Migraine Girl3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments14 comments
The Virtue of Not Having Tried "Everything"...Though I feel frustrated at times having to respond to people who recommend I try something new, I am always touched that people have been thinking of... By The Migraine Girl3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments24 comments
Fermented Foods for Mental Health...Some specific food items in traditional diets that have been identified as having a protective effect against depression include soy foods, turmeric, cocoa... By Editorial Team 4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments
Fatigue Is......Then it’s eating a bowl of cereal despite the salad you’re craving because you can’t muster the effort required to make a salad.... By Kerrie Smyres3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments26 comments
Can Having a Purpose in Life Protect You From Pain?...The next question to ask then for those of us with chronic illnesses is: Can having a purpose in life protect us from chronic pain or, at... By Sarah Hackley2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
To Cry or Not to Cry?...So I’m curious, migraine.com community, how does crying interact with your symptoms? Is it a trigger for you? A mechanism for relief?... By Anna Eidt3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments35 comments
Migraine’s Silver Lining...I spent several family vacations lying in the hotel bedroom praying for it to pass so that I could join my family at the pool and on... By Alene L. Brennan, RYT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Separating Depression Symptoms From Migraine Symptoms & Frustrations...I don’t want to have friends over and feed them food I can’t even eat.... By Kerrie Smyres3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments12 comments
Too much of a good thing isn’t a good thing for the migraine brain...So even though I love to work with books and customers all the livelong day, it’s having a negative impact on my relationships with others, my relationship... By The Migraine Girl2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
The Disconnect of Doctor-Patient Relationships At The Convenience Of Virtual Appointments...Exiting or leaving the “room” can be a bit awkward, too.... By Kelly J.3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments9 comments
My First Postpartum Migraine...Some migraineurs finally get the relief they’ve been craving for years, and others experience an increase in the frequency and intensity, finding them... By Alene L. Brennan, RYT2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments15 comments
Mental Health Care With Makeup...Having something to help me step through the door of recovering from an attack is important for my holistic well-being.... By Kyky Knight3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
A Migraine Life: Vacationing and Vomiting...I did not want to see any food or move from the bed. I also did not want my children to go all the way there and not... By Tonya Henry4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments13 comments
When I say "I'm good," even I am not sure if I'm being truthful...My to-do list for the bookshop wasn’t even one-tenth completed, and I’d just gotten a reminder that my book orders for the next four weeks of... By The Migraine Girl3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments10 comments
How to Maintain Your Social Life While Living with Migraines...For me it’s having a consistent sleep schedule, maintaining my workout routine, and avoiding my food triggers.... By Alene L. Brennan, RYT2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Odd One Out...I tend to want bland and unobtrusive things when in pain and nauseous, but recently I have found myself unable to get over the nausea, and I start By Kyky Knight3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments58 comments
This strange sickness...I’m not used to having crappy days that aren’t migraine-related.This feeling is strange and uncomfortable—I almost expect to feel my head pounding when... By The Migraine Girl1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
"There's No Reason for You to Get Migraines"...I believe food played just as big of a role as exercise as did stress and so much more.... By Alene L. Brennan, RYT2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments