Stories

I lived on the second floor of a large brick apartment house, which was part of a very big complex filled with similar buildings. Every day, I walked to school...

I’ve been dealing with migraines since childhood, starting at 5 years old, and I’m now 65. Back then, my migraines were linked to anxiety. I had a deep fear of being...

Inherited migraines have shaped generations of my family. I’m a fourth or fifth-generation migraineur—though it’s hard to explain what that truly means. I watched my mother lying in a dark...

I don't remember when my first migraine was. It was probably junior high, but I can't pin it down beyond that. (But that's not bad for half a century ago!)...

Two days ago, I had an eye exam scheduled. Before the exam, I started to develop a headache, but it was still bearable. As the exam went on, my headache...

Thirty years ago, in my 20s, I moved to a new state, which involved finding new doctors in my new hometown. Looking at the list of neurologists in the area...

My name is Susan. It has been way too long. A lot has happened since I was last here. First, my migraines stem from a water skiing accident when I...

Crouched beside cold porcelain In quiet dark A bass drum thumping away behind my eye A big black spot in front of it Tears that hurt to cry, run down...

The concept of community has always been something I thought about mostly because I feel I don't have a community. I didn't fit in with this group or that group...

I’ve had headaches as far back as I can remember. I’ve officially had migraines for 36 of my 55 years. My first clinical diagnosis was migraine. Over the years, although...

I have worked in the insurance industry for 30 years now. I worked in marketing of health insurance plans, I wrote the welcome kits you get every year, created training...

Prior authorization – denied. Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) – denied. Patient-level authorization for higher quantity – denied. Infusion treatment – denied. American with Disabilities Act (ADA) accommodation – denied...

The complexity of migraine disease causes so many side effects, the list seems endless. To add to the frustration we feel, people often tell us, “I suffer from headaches too,”...

My well-wishers usually say that I think about my symptoms and therefore I have them. This makes me what... a magician! I have the superpower to trick myself into sickness...

I started investing in the stock market in June 2024. It has been 4 months now. I didn’t do well, but it helped me come up with an analogy to...

Mine has been a long and convoluted journey with migraine. I've been having migraines since I was 10 or 11, but my mom decided that it was just sinus problems...

It started with pressure building up in my head before storms. When the rain came down, I would feel almost euphoric relief from the pain. It became lingering headaches throughout...

As some here may know, I have had migraine headaches for my entire adult life. I have a family history of migraine headaches, plus I have had a rather large...

I don't know if you know me, my name is Susan. Last June 7th, I lost my best friend and found a new life through my sisters. My migraines were...

Content Note: This article contains themes of depression, addiction, and suicidal ideation. If you or a loved one are struggling, consider reading our mental health resources page. I will begin...