The Looming Fear of a Migraine Attack

By Kerrie Smyres

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Last updated: September 2023

On a day I was afraid getting out of bed would show that the migraine attack that had been plaguing me was lingering, I reflect on the ever-present fear of another migraine attack or the worsening of an existing attack.

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frede Member
If I'm not suffering with a migraine, I'm thinking about when it's going to strike, how bad it will be, and if my meds will work. I despise this disease.
1. Kerrie Smyres Moderator
 <inline-mention username="frede" user-id="3741277"/> I'm sorry you know what it's like to have migraine take so much of your attention. I'll be thinking of you. Take care, Kerrie
davenporte Member
Kerrie, I try hard to play mental games w/ myself so I don't think about my migraines, but your story really hit home. When one of my cycles finally ends I want to accomplish so much, but often one of my chores will include a trigger of mine and so I don't get everything done. Thank you for sharing your experiences. You really do help so much.
1. Kerrie Smyres Moderator
 <inline-mention username="davenporte" user-id="3860947"/> Oh, I so identify with the experience of wanting to do it all and not being able to because another migraine attack hits. I'm sorry you do, too. Thanks for your kind words! It means a lot. Take care, Kerrie
tigger2 Member
I started logging my migraines & the corresponding weather on my calendar in February. I started Emgality & Topamax. Just realized am into my 2nd month & it'll be a week tomorrow since I've had a migraine. YIPPEE!
1. Kerrie Smyres Moderator
 <inline-mention username="tigger2" user-id="3825210"/> Woo hoo! That's great news. Take care, Kerrie
jems Member
Thank you for sharing your experience - and validation that the fear does exist. The fear is always there, looming in the back of my mind. You have to live it to understand the life wrecking effect of migraine. After all these years, I'm so tired of those close to me STILL asking what I've "done" to create a migraine. Standard answer: "just being alive". Wish I could be comfortable with: it's okay not to be okay.
1. Kerrie Smyres Moderator
 <inline-mention username="jems" user-id="3768013"/> I'm sorry you know what it's like, too. I get what you mean about wanting to be comfortable with it's okay not to be okay. I feel like I dance around it—somedays I kinda feel that way, but most I grieve for the lives migraine prevents me from living. Take care, Kerrie
April.Sluder Moderator
I can absolutely relate to the fear. There have been times when the slightest feeling in my head almost made me panic. It's always good to know that you aren't alone in that fear. April - <a href='http://Migraine.com' target='_blank'>Migraine.com</a> Team
1. Kerrie Smyres Moderator
 <inline-mention username="April.Sluder" user-id="3673371"/> I'm sorry you can relate so well, but I agree it's good to know I'm not alone. Take care, Kerrie

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