Are You Sympathetic Dominant?Productivity was valued more than rest in the house I grew up in. Laying on the couch to watch TV or read...reactions5comments
Navigating Let-Down MigraineWhen flying on a plane, have you ever come in for a rough landing? Like hard enough that the plane bounced on...reactions92comments
What Does Diagnosis Mean to You?Getting a diagnosis is a crucial moment in our experiences with the healthcare system. A diagnosis organizes our symptoms and gives us...reactions7comments
The Validation of a DiagnosisIn the summer of 1993, when I was just 13 years old, I suffered through what I think was the first major...reactions3comments
Migraine Management via TelehealthIn March 2020, when COVID-19 made a prevalent and widespread entrance into the United States, life as we knew it changed. As...reactions1comment
How Does Migraine Affect Our Intimacy?Migraine is an awful disease. It can steal so much of our lives because its reach impacts our bodies on many levels...reactions3comments
Sex and Migraine ReliefMany individuals assume there is only a negative correlation between migraines and sex. Like many other possible treatments, it depends on the...reactions4comments
Migraine and Sex: It's ComplicatedWell, I guess I will say it plainly: migraine has impacted my sex life in irreparable ways. That is a heavy statement...reactions11comments
Transient Aphasia and MeTransient aphasia can affect an individual’s ability to use verbal or nonverbal communication and the ability to comprehend both forms of communication...reactions53comments
6 Techniques to Reduce the Impact of Brain FogWhether you need to pay bills, plan your meals for the week, or tackle a task at work, brain fog can feel...reactions27comments
Lost in the Fog: Aphasia and Brain FogAphasia is a condition where the communication center of the brain has neurological issues. It normally occurs in people who have had a...reactions53comments
The Spoon TheoryI have used very similar analogies in the past, but this author, Christine Miserandino, uses spoons as a metaphor for the limited...reactions3comments
An Open Letter to Those Without Migraine: What It's Really LikeI have a migraine attack every single day. I tell you this not for pity or shock value but to beg for...reactions91comments
Phrases to Describe YOUR Migraine ExperienceThe way we discuss and describe migraine can be so individual to our experiences. Some people find that certain terms and phrases...reactionscomments
Getting a Migraine DiagnosisDo you suspect you could have migraine but aren't sure? Here's a short guide on how to get started toward a diagnosis...reactionscomments
Why Is It So Hard to Get My Prescriptions Refilled?I've been on prescription medications for 16 years now, and it's amazing how many different things have made it difficult to get...reactions14comments
Preparing to Advocate for Yourself During a MigraineI have been a chronic illness patient for most of my life, and I’ve struggled with migraines for all of that time...reactions2comments
4 Things Parents With Migraine Totally UnderstandIt’s tough having a brain that barbecues itself. It’s even more of a challenge when my brain barbecues itself while I’m parenting...reactions26comments
Migraine Myths and Misconceptions DebunkedWe say it all the time, migraine is more than “just a headache.” In fact, there are nearly 39 million of us...reactions4comments
Validating Pain With MigraineI think we’ve all been at a point when we verbally express our pain, even if we don’t do it often, and...reactions18comments
