A Cautionary Story of ResilienceMine 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... By Crone Mayhem3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments6 comments
My Migraine JourneyIt 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... By sie3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
What Does a "Cure" Look Like?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... By pigen514 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments8 comments
My Bubble Burst TodayI 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... By mysticlyon2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments8 comments
30+ Years of MigraineHello. I wanna start by saying that this invisible disability is not one I wish upon anyone. And if you are reading this for the first time and have never... By Gagirl27723 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments5 comments
Corrections Officer InjuredContent 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... By mhrose68706 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
My Life of Migraine Pain...Well, I have suffered since I was 14 or 15 years old from migraines. I am 50 now. My life is close to ruined. I lost my career, relationships, my... By Tournesol_ann5 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments7 comments
60 Years with MigrainesI was hit by a car in the early '60s (at about 10 years old, my fault, entirely), and experienced huge bruises and a head injury that was called at... By TomC3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Migraine: My Co-Morbid Dance PartnerIn writing an email to my BFF I described some of her students as "overly young". She asked me if I thought people felt the same thing of us. I... By CommunityMember4ed3425 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments11 comments
Better at WritingI have been told that my written communication is way better than spoken. I wonder why it will be any different for someone like me. I can take time in... By hitesh-goenka2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
CollisionPlease note: This is a difficult one to read. But this is the experience I had. I can’t sugarcoat it. The way my well-wishers tell me to drive a car... By hitesh-goenka3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Relax to Avoid a Flare-UpI am usually in a meditative state of mind to avoid a flare-up. It’s about the necessity-versus-choice debate. For me, it’s a necessity. Why? Whenever I focus on a task... By hitesh-goenka3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
The Journey to VyeptiIt's been a while since I've posted here. It's also been a while since I've found any success with treatment since I stopped Topamax back in 2020. A little backstory... By laurellove3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments11 comments
Beating Holiday StressI've lived with migraines for 61 years. As many of you know, the longer you have migraines, the more frequently you have them. I started having daily migraines in the... By azreynolds3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments31 comments
Mouths Open, Mouths Close: Part IIThis is part II to my story, Mouths Open, Mouths Close, where I share potential responses to uncomfortable comments about my migraine. A. My reply: "True." (Better to keep it... By hitesh-goenka9 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Mouths Open, Mouths Close: Part I…all the time. I know they do. They do it too much. That’s what this essay is about. Mouths! I will tell you a lot of things that I have... By hitesh-goenka11 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Woke Up From SleepA girl in the 10th standard in school asked me once, "Why does your voice always sound like you woke up from sleep?" I didn’t have an answer at that... By hitesh-goenka2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments4 comments
Frequent Bed RestTwo days ago, I went outside my home for 4.5 hours. I had fun at the mall and the mini zoo nearby. I gave myself a treat of americano after... By hitesh-goenka3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Traveling Migraineur: A PoemWas this a good idea after three decades Of not experiencing something obnoxious? Just for me, not for anybody else. I am me, they are them. The desire to leave... By hitesh-goenka1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
How It All StartedI was being woken up by my sister to get in the bath and get ready to school. "Please just leave me to sleep," I said as she kept tapping... By Soph_ia6 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments5 comments