People like Harvey Weinstein deserve to live with migraine, not fun ladies who just want to kiss their dogs’ heads, watch 30 Rock and listen to their little songs. And yet, here we are.
This made me realize that I experience prodrome and aura symptoms quite often! I’d always assumed the excessive yawning was just, ya know, exhaustion by capitalism 😹 (I’m of course being cheeky but when I read that description it instantly clicked for me: uncontrollable yawning breaks at seeming random intervals, how compulsive it feels, transforming your nose into a fountain, and so on. Not quite as pretty a picture as the flashing squiggles my brain paints for me later). Really glad you’ve been on the path to getting more control over your migraine; it’s definitely your turn to be in the driver’s seat.
I’m always so shy right before I publish anything about migraine attacks for fear of being too complain-y. The fact this piece helped you form a body connection makes me really happy and fulfilled that my goal to help people is playing out. 🥺
Def no complaining felt here. Lots of insight, education, understanding. We need more of this and sadly no other is better positioned to share the horror of our lives reality than we are.
At my worst I used to experience excessive yawning predrone too. I had no idea it was connected back then. And when my dad died, the new symptoms of big loud sneezes followed by a continually dripping nose.
Thank you for the education on "migraine" vs. "migraines"! I have always believed it was as bad as you said it was, but it's so helpful to get a glimpse into the experience, from start to end.
I really liked where you said you focus on meaningful moments.
I think you realized at a younger age than I did that in doing exactly that, it makes life more enjoyable and allows less depressing moments. Mindset is a powerful tool. Very good article on the reality of migraines. Let us celebrate the good days! ❤️
This made me realize that I experience prodrome and aura symptoms quite often! I’d always assumed the excessive yawning was just, ya know, exhaustion by capitalism 😹 (I’m of course being cheeky but when I read that description it instantly clicked for me: uncontrollable yawning breaks at seeming random intervals, how compulsive it feels, transforming your nose into a fountain, and so on. Not quite as pretty a picture as the flashing squiggles my brain paints for me later). Really glad you’ve been on the path to getting more control over your migraine; it’s definitely your turn to be in the driver’s seat.
I’m always so shy right before I publish anything about migraine attacks for fear of being too complain-y. The fact this piece helped you form a body connection makes me really happy and fulfilled that my goal to help people is playing out. 🥺
Def no complaining felt here. Lots of insight, education, understanding. We need more of this and sadly no other is better positioned to share the horror of our lives reality than we are.
At my worst I used to experience excessive yawning predrone too. I had no idea it was connected back then. And when my dad died, the new symptoms of big loud sneezes followed by a continually dripping nose.
So sorry to hear about your dad. 🙁 I would imagine trauma has a role to play in how our migraine symptoms present.
Massively. If not at the root of all of it. This journey has definitely sent me down the path of healing trauma. It’s been memorable that’s for sure😅
Thank you for the education on "migraine" vs. "migraines"! I have always believed it was as bad as you said it was, but it's so helpful to get a glimpse into the experience, from start to end.
That's great to know! I'm also working on a post that gives a more detailed breakdown of one of my attacks.
I really liked where you said you focus on meaningful moments.
I think you realized at a younger age than I did that in doing exactly that, it makes life more enjoyable and allows less depressing moments. Mindset is a powerful tool. Very good article on the reality of migraines. Let us celebrate the good days! ❤️