What’s Your Secret: Migraine Horror StoryAt its worst, migraine, a complex neurological condition, can escalate to a knee-buckling full-body experience that makes us wonder if we might break under its weight. While migraine attacks hit... By Holly Harding1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments15 comments
What's Your Secret Pastime?Migraine attacks paralyze us from activity and can make every minute feel like an eternity. Because the condition makes it impossible to maintain focus and robs us of stamina, we... By Holly Harding1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments18 comments
Acupressure Mats and MigraineHave you seen acupressure mats buzzing around ads on your social media feed? I have, so I decided to see what the buzz is about. Here’s my review. In short... By Alene L. Brennan, RYT1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments4 comments
Waiting for the Next DoseWhen the efficacy of monthly key medications fade with time, how do we handle the inevitable increase in pain and other symptoms as we wait for the next dose? Botox... By Holly Harding1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments26 comments
What’s Causing My Most Recent Brain Fog?Do you experience brain fog, memory loss, or aphasia? While these are all common migraine symptoms, it can be difficult to figure out if we are experiencing them due to... By Holly Harding1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments19 comments
The Language of Migraine: An Open ConversationSimilar to how each experience with migraine is unique to the individual, so are the preferences for the terminology used to describe those experiences. We sat down with Anna and... By Migraine.com Team1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments5 comments
What's the Best Pillow for Migraine?What is the best pillow to prevent and manage migraine? It feels like a story out of Goldilocks and the Three Bears, right? This one is too firm. This one... By Alene L. Brennan, RYT1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Masking Our Migraine AttacksDo you ever hide the fact that you're dealing with a migraine attack or the associated symptoms? When and why do you put on this mask? Advocate Lisa Benson discusses... By Lisa Robin Benson1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments4 comments
What Happens When We Apologize for Migraine?It’s very common to feel a sense of guilt when it comes to having migraine. The way the condition removes us from life and forces us to miss important events... By Holly Harding1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
How Parenting Affects My Migraine Medication ChoicesLiving with migraine disease and caring for kid(s) can seem like it's impossible sometimes. In this video, migraine advocate Lisa Benson talks about how being a parent of a young... By Lisa Robin Benson1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments7 comments
Playing Defense Against Chronic MigraineWith chronic migraine, we frequently feel as if we are playing defense. Indeed, we can feel as if we are spending our days and lives chasing migraine pain and related... By Holly Harding1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments75 comments
Proactive Planning and Pacing: Managing Chronic MigraineWhen we experience migraine, it can be easy to respond to the condition in a reactive way. The pain arises, we react. However, with chronic migraine, it may help to... By Holly Harding1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments29 comments
What Does Self-Care Look Like for You?It varies! That's how I'd describe my own self-care. In this video, I explain why migraine disease coaxes me to redefine self-care. For example, I talk about why some nights... By Lisa Robin Benson1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments4 comments
You Are NOT Lazy, You Are NOT Anti-Social, You Have MigraineHave you ever felt misunderstood or been made to feel that you are lazy or antisocial because of having migraine? You are not alone! Migraine isolates us from our support... By Holly Harding1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments9 comments
Tempering Anxiety: Feeling Mentally Prepared for the Next Migraine Attack"I can't go anywhere without getting an attack!" I cried, on an autumn day out with my husband. A migraine had just started. It was a struggle getting home with... By Lisa Robin Benson1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Living Within the Confines of Chronic MigraineMigraine triggers lurk everywhere and in response to this fact, we learn to live within a set of parameters to lower the chances of encountering a flare-up. Due to this... By Holly Harding1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments56 comments
The Long-Term Impact of Chronic MigrainePeople who live with chronic migraine for years often experience far-reaching repercussions of the condition. From physical wear and tear to social and professional impacts, chronic migraine can be traumatic... By Holly Harding1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments48 comments
How Has Migraine Changed You?For those of us living with chronic migraine, we may notice long-term impacts of the condition over time. Emotionally, physically, socially, and financially - from who we are to how... By Holly Harding1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments14 comments
Pros and Cons of Bodywork for MigraineMigraine is a physically demanding condition. The disease makes it hard to sleep, and the severity of pain results in tight musculature in the neck and back as we brace... By Holly Harding1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments56 comments
What's Your Secret: How Do You Handle The Rare Well-Day?For those of us living with chronic migraine, a well-day (or half-day, or moment) is a rare occurrence. When those times do arise, we are presented with a conundrum as... By Holly Harding1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments30 comments