Do You "Put on Your Oxygen Mask Before Helping Others"?...You know that phrase that flight attendants say when reviewing safety information: “Put on your oxygen mask before helping others”? They know that human nature is to help others, but... By Karen Berger2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
When that Little Voice in Your Head Is Mean...We feel bad about feeling bad and guilty about missing out. We fear letting down those we love the most.... By Holly Harding3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments23 comments
A new coffee shop experience...I'm at my favorite local coffee joint, Jittery Joe's (which is now opening franchises around, though the Five Points location in Athens shall never be beat!). Back when I used... By The Migraine Girl2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
Recognizing Chronic Migraine Awareness Day...Not feeling guilty about having to rest, nap, or take medication is essential. I’m working hard to drop the guilt. Radio host Dr.... By Nancy Harris Bonk4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Don’t Apologize for Your Migraines...Let's drop any guilt, stop apologizing, and start looking at ourselves as advocates for our health.... By Alene L. Brennan, RYT2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments60 comments
Profiles in Courage: Annie Seeks Joy and Meaning Within Pain...An active community member on the site, Annie was inspired by “The Guilt Trip of Migraine,” an article on Migraine.com.... By Holly Harding1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments10 comments
Shifting the Narrative: Reframing Limitations as Capabilities...I felt no guilt in stating this and no judgment toward myself.... By Holly Harding3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments15 comments
Challenging Relationship Dynamics that Accompany Migraine...Guilt is an enormous and insidious issue for those of us who live with chronic pain conditions.... By Holly Harding3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments
"What Did You Do This Weekend?"...I get behind on my household tasks and then the vicious cycle of guilt begins. I feel guilty that I am not more productive on evenings and weekends.... By Kate R.1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
What Does It Mean To Be Pain Free?...together as long, endless, pain-filled sets of time with lots of activities to be done that couldn't be, lots of dreams that couldn't be met, lots of guilt... By Kyky Knight3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Feeling guilty...Therefore I was wondering if anyone had some tools to cope better with guilt or if someone is experiencing anything like this....Reactions 0 reactions Comments7 replies
One step at a time…...This is still hard, guilt is a very stubborn companion, but I am slowly getting there.... By pligthart6 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Migraines And Motherhood...I have struggled with so much guilt through the years.... By gilesage1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
My 4 Most Hated Words...."I Have A Migraine"...After I had my two boys, my youngest son started having them and I can't stress enough, the guilt I've felt because I know he inherited them from me.... By s3casey3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
I remember when...........I remember when guilt wasn't all consuming as I watch my family grow without me.... By micb1r1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Will Reserving Energy Now Mean I Risk Losing it Later?...Many years ago (gulp: 24), back when I was a competitive swimmer, I met a girl at the US Air Force Academy’s summer sports camp.... By The Migraine Girl2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
Parenting While Managing a Chronic Illness...Navigating your expectations versus your reality can lead to feelings of guilt and lack of fulfillment.... By Editorial Team 4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
The Day I Learned Migraines Weren't My Fault...My frustration at my inability to cure my head created a soul-crushing cycle of guilt.... By Tonilyn Hornung2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments18 comments
No work again for me today…:(...But I feel not only guilty but lazy, unmotivated, etc. A few days ago I wrote about coping with guilt when I have to bail.... By The Migraine Girl1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments6 comments
Newby...I've recently had to quit my job because my migraines are too intense. I know that others don't understand my migraines.... By military-wife711 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments