You wouldn’t believe how often I’ve had to toss out an entire bottle of laundry detergent just because the fragrance was too overpowering. If you’re like me and suffer from migraines, you know the drill — one whiff of that “fresh linen” scent and boom, your day is ruined. But why does something as innocent…
If you’ve ever been trapped in an elevator with someone who thinks half a bottle of perfume is an acceptable amount, you’ll know exactly what I’m talking about. It’s not just an annoyance for those of us sensitive to strong scents—it’s a full-blown migraine trigger. Trust me, I’ve had to leave more than one family…
Let’s talk about something you probably never expected to trigger a migraine—garbage bags. Yep, those seemingly harmless scented garbage bags sitting under your kitchen sink might be the culprit behind those throbbing headaches that hit you out of nowhere. It wasn’t until a few years ago when I noticed a pattern—every time I changed my…
There’s something oddly soothing about the scent of rain. For some, it sparks nostalgia—childhood memories, the scent of fresh earth, a feeling of calm. But for others, myself included, it can be the very thing that signals an incoming migraine. Weird, right? I used to think I was imagining it. Turns out, there might be…
If you’ve ever had a migraine that made the smell of someone’s perfume feel like a personal attack, you’re not alone. I remember once having to leave a movie theater because someone nearby popped open a bag of buttered popcorn—and just like that, my head throbbed like a drumline. That intense reaction to smells isn’t…
Ever walked into a room, caught a whiff of someone’s perfume, and instantly felt your head begin to pound? You’re not alone. Perfume-triggered migraines are a very real, very frustrating experience that many people silently deal with. I’ve had to leave social gatherings, switch offices, and even skip date nights because a strong scent knocked…
Have you ever walked past someone wearing strong perfume or cologne and suddenly felt a throbbing pain settle behind your eyes? You’re not alone. I remember once getting hit by the overpowering scent of a coworker’s floral body spray—and within minutes, my vision started to blur. That was my first real encounter with a scent-triggered…