Static...Guilt floods her body and mind as she surrenders, another day lost, another commitment she failed to meet.... By sebsharpe1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments8 comments
A life, my life, not so uncommon...The guilt you feel for leaving work because of a headache only brings you down more.... By feerdy1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
"You're Doing Everything Right"...Instead of letting my mind churn on guilt and self-blame, I started telling myself that I was doing everything right.... By Kerrie Smyres2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments7 comments
The Invisibility of Chronic Pain...They also often feel an internal sense of shame or guilt. They are not always believed or taken seriously by their doctors.... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
My Story...There is also guilt and shame - from my childhood, I'm sure. I so looked forward to being postmenopausal and having the migraines decrease.... By sapril1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Paying it forward in the next generation...I have felt a deep sense of guilt over all the special occasions I missed and the many times she needed me when I was too sick to respond.... By tammy-lrome2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments10 comments
Y-M-C-A!...I have had the scholarship application for the Athens YMCA in my hands for months now. The duty of acquiring all the official documentation to prove that joining the Y... By The Migraine Girl1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Life Long Fun and Games...Not necessarily because of the horrible pain and nausea, etc, but due to the awful feelings of guilt and sense of worthlessness that often accompanies... By pigen513 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
4 Things Parents With Migraine Totally Understand...Just when my guilt had grown higher than his Duplo tower, he’d bust out a loving truth like “You make my day no matter where you are.” ... By Tonilyn Hornung2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments16 comments
My fault....?...Sometimes when I'm led in bed I think that somehow this is my fault, this, coupled with the guilt of not doing enough for my family is really hard.... By vickywemyss1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments22 comments
Letting People In...That was nearly five years ago and has proved pivotal in releasing my shame, guilt, and self-judgement. Yet I continue to struggle to let people in.... By Kerrie Smyres2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments7 comments
Life long and full circle...So in comes the guilt and self loathing and thinking everyone hates you because a few hours ago you were dying and now seem perfectly fine.... By christine732 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Migraine’s Worst Side Effect: Missing Out...Even though it’s never a choice, we are left wrestling with feelings of such guilt and certainty that we’ve let down those who matter most.... By Holly Harding3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments43 comments
My Life with Chronic Migraines...It is bad enough I have to deal with them but the guilt of knowing that my children have to feel the pain and effects of this awful disease... By erinbudzen2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Migraines and Arthritis...I take a pill and hope to head it off at the pass and lay down with an ice pack. 4 hours later I awake with nothing done, guilt... By grapeape2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
My Struggle with Depression and Migraine in 2020...In these situations, such an important factor: Remember, do not carry the guilt of medications not working.... By Kelly J.2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
We Are So Much More Than Our Migraines...moment to say to all of us in the migraine community, that we are not alone, that we are valuable, that we are more than our migraines, and that the... By Kyky Knight2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Chronic Migraine’s Effect on Social Life...Chronic migraine affects so much more than simply our pain levels. For many of us, it affects our social life, family life, our careers, and even our mental stability. Many... By Amanda Workman3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments37 comments
Insomnia and Migraine...There are far too many times when guilt will find its way into our thoughts, and that can be a dangerous thing for us migraineurs.... By Tom Picerno2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
Looking for Support and Community...I'm finally learning how to accept my migraines, but that still doesn't help the feelings of isolation and guilt I sometime have....Reactions 0 reactions Comments8 replies