It took me years to realize that one of the biggest triggers for my migraines wasn’t some exotic allergy or rare neurological issue—it was my chaotic schedule. I’d stay up late one night, wake up early the next, skip meals, overwork myself, and then wonder why my head felt like a balloon ready to burst….
There’s something deeply frustrating about dealing with a migraine that refuses to quit. Now, toss in depression, and suddenly it’s not just about the pounding pain—it’s a layered fog that doesn’t lift, even after the headache fades. I’ve been there more times than I’d like to admit. What most people don’t realize is that chronic…
If you’ve ever felt a migraine sneaking in right before a thunderstorm, you’re not imagining it. I used to think I was going crazy—how could the weather possibly know when to ruin my day? But after talking with a neurologist, diving into research, and tracking my own symptoms, it became pretty clear: weather changes mess…
For most of my life, I didn’t give hydration much thought. A glass of water here and there, maybe some juice or coffee during the day, and I assumed I was covered. That changed when migraines started taking over my weeks. One day, while talking to my neurologist, she casually asked how much water I…
Have you ever woken up with a splitting headache that seems to wrap around your head like a vice? Yeah, I’ve been there too. For years, I blamed everything from my coffee intake to stress, until I stumbled across something unexpected — my sleep position. Turns out, the way you sleep can play a surprisingly…
We’ve all been there—thinking one glass of wine at dinner or a celebratory cocktail won’t hurt, only to be sidelined hours later by a crushing migraine. If you’re like me, you’ve probably wondered why alcohol and migraines seem to be best friends with the worst intentions. Let’s be real: for some, alcohol is a definite…