When Friends Don’t Get It...Ignorance around migraine is a difficult to overcome.... By Anna Eidt4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments7 comments
The Isolation of Chronic Migraine...From the moment I first discovered a migraine forum in 2004, I've been aware of the vast number of people who also live in chronic migraine.... By Kerrie Smyres2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments37 comments
Dieting and Migraine: Friend or Foe?...“Not eating regularly affects my migraine.”“If I don't eat, I get a migraine.... By Lisa Robin Benson3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
Corrections Officer Injured...While working as a Corrections Officer (C.O.) at Salinas Valley State Prison I was involved in a staff assault and friendly fire mishap.... By mhrose68706 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Who Am I Beyond Migraine?...Who are you beyond migraine? Let’s discuss in the comments!... By Kyky Knight2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments16 comments
My Migraine Advocate and Best Friend...These days, migraine or not, I know I have a friend who will always be there.... By Lisa Robin Benson2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
an outpouring of support...Apparently I hadn't let on how much trouble migraine disease causes me on a day-to-day basis.... By The Migraine Girl1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Social Media and Migraine Stigma...The migraine days far outweighed the good days. So when I did have energy, I would try to enjoy it with friends and family.... By Katie M. Golden4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments50 comments
When I say "I'm good," even I am not sure if I'm being truthful...Sometimes I wonder, though: am I being dishonest with myself about the impact migraine has on my life? ... By The Migraine Girl3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments10 comments
The Unexpected Vacation from Stress...It was so restorative and wonderful and—in a month that was otherwise plagued with migraine attacks—PAIN-FREE. Now I’m hooked. ... By The Migraine Girl3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Will Reserving Energy Now Mean I Risk Losing it Later?...You here on this website won’t be surprised to know the reason: migraine.... By The Migraine Girl2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
Coping with others’ concern...and migraine meds.... By The Migraine Girl2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Migraine or Migraines?...The media usually refer to migraine attacks as migraine headaches, which risks buoying the misguided belief that migraine is "just a headache."... By Kerrie Smyres1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments6 comments
Bringing in a New Year with Chronic Migraines...Before my episodic migraine shifted to chronic, I looked forward to the celebratory New Year's Eve events.... By LaQuinda McCoy2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
"You're Doing Everything Right"...I still try to figure out migraine triggers, but don’t blame myself when I walk into one.... By Kerrie Smyres2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments7 comments
Insomnia and Migraine...There are so many co-morbid conditions that are associated with migraine it boggles my mind.... By Tom Picerno2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
You Have a Friend Request...You can read my bio here and my personal Migraine story here.... By Katie M. Golden4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments23 comments
Why it's Easier to Give than Receive Compassion...Are there any strategies you employ to help you become more kind and compassionate toward yourself while navigating migraine?... By Holly Harding1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments18 comments
How to Talk to Someone With Migraine...That’s what I need you to do for me when I talk about migraine. I know migraine can be scary.... By Kerrie Smyres3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
What do you do when you don't have any friends left that live close?...I have friends on here and my migraines have gotten worse instead of better since changing meds....Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 repliesFriends & Family