Supporting the students...This page has many articles and references that are good to cite when meeting with a school or workplace regarding special accommodations that should be... By The Migraine Girl6 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Why Isn’t Migraine a Legitimate Reason to Miss Work?...We need to educate employers about the severity of migraine attacks, teach them how simple it is to make accommodations, and help them to understand that... By tammy-lrome1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments38 comments
Talking Head Pain: A Podcast About Life With Migraine...Episodes also address less commonly covered topics, including migraine in the workplace and relationships and migraine.... By Kerrie Smyres2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Managing Migraine at School...Accommodations might include: 504 plans do not change what a student learns.... By Editorial Team 5 min readBookmark for later
College Accommodations...Does anyone have advice about the kind of accommodations that I could or should ask for?...Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 replies
Why Change is So Hard...Several months ago, I had the opportunity to hear author, lecturer, and professor Dan Heath speak about psychology and its implications for the workplace... By The Migraine Girl2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Migraineur as patient, migraineur as caregiver...From the possible disbelief of teachers/bosses to the question of if you should ask for disability accommodations to the need to have someone make you... By The Migraine Girl2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Living with a migraine...I've had to turn down jobs because the lights were too bright, the noise, or the smells in the workplace.... By 1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
Guilty pleasures...It’s just bad migraine mojo to not have at least one purple room, preferably in my workspace.... By tammy-lrome2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments6 comments
What Can You Do When Migraine Impacts Your Career?...If you are facing challenges in the workplace, I encourage you to begin looking forward. Only you can answer these questions.... By Tom Picerno3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Making My Home Office More Migraine Friendly...turn into a migraine for someone susceptible, I decided to follow the advice of the expert I spoke to for the “tech neck” article and create a dedicated workspace... By Laura Wheatman Hill2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments9 comments
Private and Social Security Disability: What I Wish I Knew Before I Got Coverage...I was sadly mistaken when I realized my migraine condition was internal – a complex neurological condition that resides within me and not in my workplace... By Holly Harding3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments16 comments
Working with Migraine Disease...If you are struggling in your workplace, I would encourage you to investigate FMLA. It just may be what you need to survive.... By Tom Picerno3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments10 comments
What Options Are Available When Migraine Makes You Unable to Work?...This law only applies to workplaces with a minimum number of employees, so people who work for small businesses are less likely to be protected by it.... By diana-lee3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments26 comments
When Migraine Forces Me Into a No-Screen Day...I’d give anyone in my position grace and accommodations but I hate that I have to give myself the same adjustments in expectations.... By Laura Wheatman Hill2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
When Your Migraine Is Telling You Something You Don't Want to Know...I need to make reasonable accommodations for my migraines. I need to limit my working hours and stagger my workday with lots of long breaks.... By Laura Wheatman Hill3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments9 comments
Mental Health Myths and Facts...Employers may be required by law to provide reasonable accommodations for them.Fact: Therapy is a valuable treatment to improve mental health and quality... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for later
When the Migraine Monster Touches Our Children: Part 1...Understanding that there are accommodations available throughout the school years is crucial to the physical and mental health of our children.... By Shoshana Lipson4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments7 comments
Aanya Patel's Experience With Post-Concussion Syndrome and Migraine...My school was really good about my accommodations, but it was still really tricky. And hard to keep up.... By Kerrie Smyres5 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments