Chronic Migraine Does Not Mean We Are Weak Or Less ThanChronic migraine brings us to our knees regularly. Quite literally, many of us find ourselves on our knees, getting sick to our...reactions41comments
Top Ten Things You Should Know if Your Spouse Has Chronic Migraine#1) Migraine is much more than a headache. In fact, for many of us, it is migraine’s other symptoms (the dizziness, blurred...reactions18comments
When The Guilt of Migraine Gets To Be Too MuchIf I were to be honest, for decades I wore guilt like a well-worn coat. Guilt that I couldn’t hang out with...reactions13comments
Taking Care of Your Basic Needs While Dealing with Head PainBrushing your teeth, let alone making dinner, may seem simple to someone who lives day-to-day blissfully pain-free. Living with head pain, episodic...reactions16comments
The Space in Between: Interictal Migraine PhasePeople like me who suffer from chronic migraine may have no real relief from their migraine attacks. Even with treatment, we still...reactions59comments
Five Things About Migraine I Don’t UnderstandMigraine is a weird, often confusing disease. Even though I've lived with it since childhood and been an advocate here on Migraine.com...reactions25comments
Withdrawing from the WorldMissed phone calls, ignored voicemails, and unopened emails plague me when I’m in a bad migraine spell. The messages pile up for...reactions16comments
9 Things People With Chronic Migraine Want You to KnowThere are at least 9 things those of us living with chronic migraine want you to know. Chronic migraine is not the...reactions53comments
I Had No Idea THAT Was a Migraine Symptom!This is just a partial list of the migraine symptoms that invariably prompt Migraine.com’s Facebook fans to say, "Wait, what? You mean...reactions156comments
5 Ways to Describe Migraines to a Person Who Doesn't Have ThemFor those who have experienced migraine pain, I can say, “I have chronic migraines,” and there’s no further explanation needed. An instant...reactions51comments
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...reactions10comments
Is This Migraine or Stroke? When New and Unusual Symptoms Require Immediate EvaluationI’ve navigated chronic migraine for the majority of my life. In the process, I’ve become clear on my specific set of migraine...reactions10comments
When Big Emotions Are TriggersFor many of us who live with migraine, crying is a trigger. So is being overly excited or anxious. Even experiencing extreme...reactions32comments
Under Attack: Mental Health and Migraine Stigma"Are you stressed?" How many times has a well-meaning friend or physician said this? I wish there was a magic wand to...reactions3comments
Write About Your Migraine Experience: Prompt 2Migraine disease can be very isolating, and sometimes it's hard to describe your experience. Well, creative writing can help! In this series...reactions10comments
Ringing in the New Year Without AlcoholMany of us are getting ready to ring in the New Year. We celebrate as we raise a glass with our family...reactionscomments
Breaking Up With Red WineRed wine is a common migraine trigger for many individuals, with or without being chronic. Originally, it was not one for me...reactions4comments
Is Alcohol Consumption a Trigger for Migraine?When I was younger, I had a more robust social life. Part of that included going out with friends and consuming some...reactions27comments
Migraine and Nausea: My Dynamic Duo“Pull over, pull over,” I yelled. Following my panicked instructions, my husband pulled over on the highway and I vomited on the...reactions31comments
How I "Do" Mindfulness During Migraine PainWhen I first heard of mindfulness, I thought it was some woo-woo made-up wishful thinking activity. Or worse, woo-woo made up wishful...reactions2comments
