By Brittany - We live in a society that is constantly go, go, go. All too often, success is measured in the grandiose accomplishments like getting a promotion, taking the next step in a relationship, starting a family, buying a house, or accomplishing the goal of being able to afford your dream vacation. While all … Continue reading 9 Ways to Find Gratitude in the Little Things
By Mary (Guest Writer) - I was scrolling through my Youtube feed when I came across a video by that title. My heart skipped a beat. “Will I watch it or keep scrolling down?” I asked myself. But deep down, I wanted to watch it for 2 reasons -- I was also diagnosed with a mental … Continue reading People Share Secrets About Their Mental Health Journey
By Brittany - How often do you find yourself stuck in a vicious cycle of your own thoughts? Or wrapped up in the frustration of your body failing you yet again? Or frustrated with all of the elements and events in your life that you so badly want to control, but are simply out of … Continue reading A Grounding Meditation
By Chelsea (Guest Writer) - In my own migraine journey, I’ve come to learn two very important truths. The first was the easy one to learn. It doesn’t take long for someone with a chronic illness to get it. The second, however, was harder for me to grasp. But now that I know it, I am … Continue reading 2 Things I Know to be True: Our Journeys are Unique, but We Still don’t Walk Alone
By Liza - "Fibromyalgia symptoms are only about 30% amenable to current pharmaceutical strategies on the market." This is according to Kathleen Houlton, PhD, MPH, lead author of Potential Dietary Links in Central Sensitization in Fibromyalgia. Given that statement and the current estimate of about 5 million people struggling with fibromyalgia and no doubt the … Continue reading Fibromyalgia and Nutrition
By Abby (Guest Writer) - Dear Anyone and Everyone, So we’re a little broken. We know our situations are difficult, frustrating, inconvenient, and that you want to help us but might not know how. We know that your actions or inactions are well-intentioned. Above all, we know that this is confusing and makes no sense … Continue reading An Open Letter From a TBI Patient
By María - As I typed the title of this article I had to pause for a moment to think if it was too silly. I mean, most doctors should understand the concept of chronic pain, shouldn’t they? At least to me if I suffer from a chronic disease with endless pain and decide to see … Continue reading Explaining Chronic Pain to Your Doctor
By Brittany - All over the internet you can find article after article with different ideas for practicing self care and the importance of practicing self care. I may have some new ideas for you. My hope is that I may help you look at self care in a different light. My journey with chronic … Continue reading Practicing Self Care for Migraine
By Migraine Mantras Team - We’re still only just beginning Migraine and Headache Awareness Month, but for those of us who regularly live with migraine and headache disorders, we are aware every single day. For many of us, the support of our chronically ill friends, as well as advocating, telling our stories, and just being … Continue reading Why Does Migraine Matter?
By Alisha - I’m super passionate about mental health. When you read this, you may not think that. You may even suspect I have a great divide between whether mental illness is even real or not. And that may be true. However, I know mental health is real, and that is my passion. I want … Continue reading Ways I’ve Healed My Mental Illness
