By Peggy - The pain will never end. I have failed. I can’t do this again. This is my fault. I’m overwhelmed. I’m hopeless. I’m helpless. I can’t figure this out. I can’t fix this. These are the thoughts that play in my head on repeat during a migraine attack when pain escalates. What do … Continue reading 5 Ways to Change the Negative Way We Talk to Ourselves
By Wanda - Have you ever stopped and listed all the treatment methods you’ve used to manage the pain of migraines? We spend so much time, energy, and money on preventive and abortive treatments it can be daunting. According to the Migraine Relief Center, “the costs of migraines in the United States is $78 BILLION … Continue reading Looking Forward to Relief
By Sarah Faith - Chronic pain drains your energy, leaving you exhausted. It keeps you from being productive. It turns your life inward. It causes isolation, depression, loss of hope, and even loss of motivation to get better. First you give up and then eventually even begin making excuses above and beyond your actual limitations, … Continue reading My Journey to Self Care & Self Discipline
By Wanda - "Peace begins with a smile." - Mother Teresa Let’s be honest; in the midst of a migraine, our last thought is of peace. During our battles with insurance companies, arrogant doctors, uncaring family members, and a public who equates Migraine with a bad headache, peace doesn't really enter our thoughts. Maybe it … Continue reading Persistent Peace
By Wanda - Hope, as an intransitive verb, is defined as to cherish a desire with anticipation: to want something to happen or be true, and as a transitive verb as a desire with expectation of obtainment or fulfillment or to expect with confidence according to the Merriam-Webster dictionary. A simpler description of hope is … Continue reading Hygeian Hope
By Brittany - I see you’re going through a tough time, and I want you to know you’re not alone. I know, that probably isn’t very comforting right now, because you feel completely alone and I’m not there to sit with you in the dark. But I see you. I hear your silent cry … Continue reading An Open Letter to Anyone Going Through a Tough Time: You’re Not Alone
By Laura - “Kindness is a gift everyone can afford to give.” — Unknown As a chronic illness sufferer, you are bound to have bad days. To cope, I’ve learned acceptance, found ways to reduce anxiety and taken time out for my health. In essence, I’ve learned to be kinder to myself — to show myself love in the … Continue reading 25 Quotes That Inspire Me to be Kind to Myself through Chronic Illness
By Brittany - Our theme at The Migraine Mantras this month is "Hope, Health and Holidays" and it rings true for where I’m at on my journey of chronic migraines. It’s approaching the three year anniversary of my TBI that started my chronic migraines. I’ve gone through many waves of hope and let down over … Continue reading Holding on to Hope
By Wanda - Hope, as an intransitive verb is defined as to cherish a desire with anticipation; to want something to happen or be true. As a transitive verb it is defined as a desire with expectation of obtainment or fulfillment or to expect with confidence according to the Merriam-Webster dictionary. A simpler description of … Continue reading What’s the Hoopla About Having Hope?
By Jorie - If you have a chronic illness of any kind, chances are you are familiar with the dark shadowy monster that lurks in the background just waiting to pounce on you. That monster is mental illness, and specifically for me, bipolar disorder and panic disorder. They so often go hand in hand, swinging … Continue reading Juggling Migraines and Bipolar Disorder
