By Pamela (Guest Writer) - Laying in bed, room as dark as you can get it in the middle the day, wishing every little sound would just stop... Loneliness creeps in and almost consumes you at times. It is not surprising that migraine and depression have been linked. Living a life where you need to shut yourself … Continue reading Lonely Alone Time
By Sheri (Guest Blogger) - On this day, I walked out side into the morning sunshine. In this moment of this day, I feel joy. I am optimistically cautious as I emerge into the warmth of the light, away from where the curtains remain drawn. As I write this to you, I feel a smile … Continue reading An Open Letter to My Family & Friends
By Jorie - For some of us, there’s nothing worse than trying to muster up the strength and courage to push through a busy family gathering. Pair that with the holidays, and you have a perfect recipe for disaster. Personally, anxiety tends to be one of my worst companions when I’m trying to make it … Continue reading 6 Tips For Surviving Holiday Gatherings When Your Chronic Illness Drains You
By María - I live in sunny Florida, where you can find warmth year long. It is a very convenient location to visit from Venezuela, from where I originate. That is the reason every year we host beloved relatives and friends for several weeks. For example, my parents-in-law, my mom and dad, my sister and … Continue reading 10 Tips for Surviving & Thriving With Migraine While You Have Guests Visiting
By Sarah Faith - For those of us who experience any type of chronic pain, from daily to severe, it is not difficult to believe, empathize with, and understand others with the same affliction. For those who do not experience it, it is much harder. In fact, it seems sometimes that there is only a … Continue reading “I Believe You”
Guest Post by Dr. Merle Diamond - Parents who suffer from migraines have more to worry about than how their headaches can affect their parenting. Adults who have migraines are more likely to have children who suffer from migraines, as well. So, it’s something those parents probably have in the backs of their minds as … Continue reading Children & Migraines: What Kind Might Your Child Have?
By Steven (Guest Blogger) - For those of us who suffer from migraine -- episodic, chronic or otherwise -- we are always searching for solutions. In some cases, the solutions we are looking for simply do not exist yet. The obvious one is “what causes migraine?” To my knowledge, there is still no clear answer … Continue reading Shoot for the Moon
By Steven (Guest Blogger) - For most people, mornings start off relatively the same each day. Other than the occasional late night, people sleep between four to eight hours depending on their individual lifestyle. Variations in sleep time only really make a difference in their energy levels for the start of the day. Typically, for … Continue reading The Little Things: A Husband’s Perspective
By Krystina - Forget motivational quotes -- sometimes the best motivation you can get is from those around you. When living with chronic pain it can be difficult to see the light at the end of the tunnel; that’s why those around you supporting you through your journey are so important. I decided to ask … Continue reading 4 Things Your Friends & Family Want You to Know (I Asked Them!)
By Brittany - It’s the week of Thanksgiving here in Canada, and I have an abundance to be grateful for. I live in the most beautiful country in the world, I feel safe every day, I have incredible health care, benefits, and I’m surrounded by endless support. I have the most amazing family and friends … Continue reading Chronic Migraine, Unconditional Love, and Support
