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
Getting Things Done When You’re in Pain...that seem to go all wrong, I let go of any guilt for “falling behind” with things or trying to push myself too hard, and I simply begin again.... By Alene L. Brennan, RYT2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments17 comments
I'm Done Apologizing for Migraine...When we stop apologizing, we release the dynamic of guilt and help others see migraine as a complex neurological condition that needs to be managed.... By Holly Harding2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments15 comments
The Intertwined Struggle: The Migraine and Insomnia Relationship...Additional migraine-related emotions can include guilt, isolation, and even depression.... By Amanda Workman3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Your Migraine Muscle: How the Condition Can Strengthen Us...It is without a doubt that migraine can consume, deplete, and drain us. On multiple levels and on many fronts, day after day, migraine asks much of, and takes a... By Holly Harding2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments7 comments
Aftermath...She has been caring for me, but I’ve felt deeply guilty about not being there for her.... By Holly Harding3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments49 comments
Unlearning Ableism...Politics. Ugh. As someone living with chronic migraine who understands that health is largely luck of the draw, I’m unfortunately not at all surprised to see so much ableism rearing... By Anna Eidt2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
How to Maintain Your Social Life While Living with Migraines...So, having this framework can hopefully help to ease the guilt that often comes with leaving early.... By Alene L. Brennan, RYT2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Surviving a Migraine on My Honeymoon: Lessons Learned...I don’t know about you, but migraine guilt can weigh heavy on me sometimes.... By Alene L. Brennan, RYT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Veterans and Headache Disorders...Many active-duty military personnel and veterans suffer from mental health issues such as survivor’s guilt.... By Amanda Workman3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Compounding Effects of Trauma With Headache Diseases ...As a person who experiences both, I feel I have compounded guilt and shame.... By Anna Williams3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments6 comments
My Migraine Story: A Lifetime Dance and Suffering!...is a blessing that I know what he is going through, so I can advocate for him at school and with his doctor but in the dark moments, I feel... By librarianmom2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments6 comments
A family history of migraines : a new & unwelcome discovery...Once I learned to control the stress, to stop taking on other peoples guilt and problems as my own (which is what I grew up doing ), and to... By serenia2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Why Migraine is More Than Just a Headache...I definitely feel anxious and I often feel guilty. I feel like I am letting people down even though it is no fault of my own.... By Tom Picerno2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments11 comments
When Migraine Whispers Poison in Your Ear...It’s not just the disappointment of missing out on fun or important events, the guilt of not meeting a deadline on time, or even the annoyance at the tumbleweed... By Anna Eidt3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments107 comments
Making Diet and Lifestyle Changes Without the Overwhelm...Drop any guilt or reasoning behind it, and simply begin again. Managing migraines is hard. Life is hard.... By Alene L. Brennan, RYT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Migraine Myths Debunked...This myth perpetuates a blame game that can lead to unnecessary guilt or stress. I can relate to this so much.... By Alene L. Brennan, RYT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
The strain of the middle...Typically, I struggle with the guilt of unfinished housework, cranky no b fun mommy days, and the extra strain it puts on my husband to make up for my...Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 replies
My Pain Was Also My Gift...cucumber-skin, cabbage, stress, feeling torn, guilt, lack of water (there was half an hour yesterday where I didn’t have water), computer screens, glary... By Helena172 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments7 comments
Top Ten Things You Should Know if Your Spouse Has Chronic Migraine...We still, all of us, fall – at least occasionally – into the guilt pit. And, this is a terrible, terrible place to be.... By Sarah Hackley3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments18 comments