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 laterReactions 0 reactions Comments18 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 laterReactions 0 reactions Comments29 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 laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 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 laterReactions 0 reactions Comments9 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 laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 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 laterReactions 0 reactions Comments56 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 laterReactions 0 reactions Comments48 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 laterReactions 0 reactions Comments14 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 laterReactions 0 reactions Comments56 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 laterReactions 0 reactions Comments30 comments
When Napping is a Need, Not a LuxuryDo you struggle with advocating for your need to rest during a migraine attack? If so, you're not alone, as it can be difficult to communicate how something as simple... By Lisa Robin Benson1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments
Medication Reset: Starting Over to See What’s WorkingHave you considered going off of your medications? This is a question that can arise for those of us who live with migraine. Unfortunately, there is no cure for migraine... By Holly Harding1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments10 comments
What's Your Secret: Room-Darkening StrategiesLight sensitivity is a common migraine symptom. Many of us seek numerous ways to create a dark space in which we can calm an active migraine attack. From light switch... By Holly Harding1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments17 comments
My Experience with the Nerivio Migraine DeviceFor the first time ever I have found a non-medication option that helps abort my migraine attacks. I'd love to share my experience using a medical device called Nerivio, an... By Lisa Robin Benson1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
What's Your Secret: When Effective Treatments Cause Complex Side EffectsWe finally discover an effective treatment that decreases our migraine symptoms, only to find that it comes with complicated side effects such as significant weight gain, drowsiness, hair loss, or... By Holly Harding1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments19 comments
Migraine Story Time: My Review of a New Children's Book About MigraineA wonderful thing about being a parent is learning about different experiences through all the children's books. Today I talk about a new picture book - all about migraine! It's... By Lisa Robin Benson1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Getting Better Sleep By Not Trying to SleepI use a number of different tricks to get better sleep. My most reliable method has been naming items for each letter of the alphabet, like animals, car makes or... By Kerrie Smyres1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments11 comments
With Chronic Migraine It’s About Well Moments, Not Well DaysLife with chronic migraine brings a unique set of challenges. When we are ill with complex neurological symptoms more often than not, every aspect of our life is impacted (work... By Holly Harding1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments14 comments
Missing Out Because of MigraineI have missed out on countless holidays, events, and other fun activities with loved ones due to migraine. After being miserable spending a recent holiday alone, I came up with... By Kerrie Smyres1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments14 comments
Should You Lay On Your Right Side for Faster Absorption of Medication?Because migraine attacks can escalate quickly and become harder to treat as they unfold, it can matter how quickly we take our medication. A recent Johns Hopkins University study showed that... By Holly Harding1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments25 comments