Posts Tagged ‘migraine life’
Going to College with Migraine: 8 Things to Know Before You Go
You’re off to college! Leaving home for the first time means you’re now the one in charge of your migraine, not your parents. Learning to navigate college and managing migraine can be challenging, but it is totally doable with a little planning. Below, we help you plan for healthcare, school, and living on campus.…
Read More5 Tips for Finding a Migraine-Friendly Career
Managing migraine is an unpaid, full-time job, often with no time off. Unfortunately, most of us need to find a way to earn a living too. How exactly can we navigate both of these “jobs”? The workplace is full of migraine triggers, and is not always supportive when it comes to accommodating people with migraine.…
Read MoreNavigating Migraine in Your 20s: A Guide to Management
Transitioning into adulthood is a major milestone, but for those with migraine, it comes with a unique set of hurdles. Between starting careers, navigating insurance, and managing shifting hormones, young adults (ages 18-29) often find themselves juggling a complex neurological disease alongside their new independence. Based on a recent conversation with migraine specialist Dr. Bilchik,…
Read MoreMen Get Migraine, Too! Let’s Celebrate Dads With Migraine
It’s Father’s Day, and today we want to celebrate all the dads out there. Especially those who have migraine disease, are parenting a child with migraine disease, or maybe both. Migraine is often considered a “woman’s disease.” It’s true that women are two to three times more likely than men to have migraine. However, men…
Read MoreMigraine Comorbidities: Mental Health Disorders
Migraine is comorbid with a range of mental health disorders such as anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, PTSD and many other mood disorders. According to one study, up to 47% of people with migraine have comorbid depression, and up to 58% have comorbid anxiety—both commonly occurring especially among people with chronic migraine. Researchers believe there may be some neurological connection between migraine and mental health disorders and there is emerging evidence of genetic links between migraine, depression, and anxiety.
Read MoreMigraine-Friendly Cleaning Tips
Does the start of spring have you ready to clean your entire home? Springtime is always associated with a “fresh start” and cleaning. However, keeping our home clean is a year-round job. Cleaning when you have migraine disease can be a double-edged sword. Living in clutter or a home that is not as organized and…
Read MoreMigraine-Friendly Valentine’s Day Gifts
How to show support for people living with migraine as we celebrate this day of love. Valentine’s (and Galentine’s) Day is almost here, which means it’s time to officially celebrate the ones we love (and ourselves)! Unfortunately, many gifts that are traditionally associated with Valentine’s Day can trigger migraine attacks. With a few easy swaps,…
Read MoreTwo Tips for Migraine in 2026
Did you make any New Year’s resolutions? Many of us will resolve to achieve all kinds of goals this year, including managing migraine attacks more effectively. However, it’s important to remember that your overall health improvement goals can often be better achieved by taking small, actionable steps. Here are two tips for migraine in 2026…
Read More3 Tips For Surviving New Year’s Eve With Migraine
If you’re one of the 42 million people in the United States who struggle with migraine, then you likely know how difficult planning around major holidays can be. Debilitating migraine attacks can often get in the way of enjoying time spent with friends and family. This issue can become even more prevalent if you like…
Read More6 Easy Ways to Beat Holiday Stress
As the countdown to Christmas is underway, here are 5 simple things you can do to beat that last minute holiday stress.
Read MoreMen with Migraine: Insights and Hope
Living with migraine is often misunderstood, especially when it comes to men. Too often seen just as a “women’s disease, ” it is all too easy for men to end up feeling isolated and unheard in their experience. This blog stems from an insightful interview I had with Qasim Amin Nathari, a man who courageously…
Read MoreBreaking the Silence: Understanding Migraine in Men
When most people think of migraine, they often picture a woman suffering from a severe headache. But did you know that 25% of people with migraine are men? That means in the U.S. alone, about 10 million men live with this often misunderstood and disabling disease. It’s time to break the silence around men and…
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