Back when I started dealing with migraines, I thought the hardest part would be the pain. Turns out, the pain was only one layer. What caught me off guard — and frankly blindsided me — was how isolating the whole experience can be. One day you’re canceling plans because of an episode, the next, people…
Ever felt like your migraine ended… but your body didn’t get the memo? Yeah, same here. That awful cloudiness, the crushing fatigue, and that weird sensation of just not being “right” — that’s not your imagination. It’s something called postdrome, often dubbed the migraine hangover. And trust me, it’s real, it’s draining, and it deserves…
Imagine you’re sitting in a quiet room, no food around, and suddenly—out of nowhere—you smell cigarette smoke. Or maybe it’s something burnt, metallic, or a strange chemical scent. But no one else smells it. You second-guess your senses, maybe even feel a little crazy. Well, welcome to the bizarre world of olfactory aura—also known as…
I used to think my migraines were just random—maybe triggered by stress, maybe hormones, or lack of sleep. But then a pattern started emerging. I realized I was reaching for over-the-counter meds like candy, thinking I was being proactive. Turns out, I was digging myself into a deeper migraine hole. Welcome to the world of…
Ever found yourself searching for something to listen to that isn’t just background noise, but genuinely helpful—especially on days when your head feels like it’s splitting in two? That was me a few years ago. I was in the thick of dealing with chronic migraines and would often find myself lying in the dark, earbuds…
It started off as a mild annoyance. A faint pulsing behind my eyes, maybe due to a lack of sleep or too much caffeine. But before I knew it, I was losing my train of thought mid-conversation, struggling to remember basic things like where I left my phone or why I walked into a room….
I never used to think twice about my salt intake. Chips, instant noodles, cured meats — they were just everyday indulgences. But after a few too many episodes of pounding, one-sided headaches that sent me hunting for a dark, silent room, I started connecting the dots. It turns out, there’s a not-so-obvious link between high…
Let me tell you something that most people don’t talk about nearly enough: when you’re dealing with endometriosis, the pain doesn’t always stay in your pelvis. For me, migraines were one of the most unexpected—and honestly, one of the most exhausting—symptoms I had to learn to navigate. And it wasn’t just regular headaches. These were…
Ever had one of those days where your head is pounding and your brain feels like it’s wading through molasses? Yep, I’ve been there too. It’s like your thoughts are trying to run a marathon underwater—slow, frustrating, and oddly exhausting. And when that fuzzy-headed feeling hits around a throbbing migraine? Game over. But here’s the…