Author: Chronic Migraine Awareness, Inc.
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My husband used to think I had superpowers.
Written by Carlisle Webber for Chronic Migraine Awareness, Inc. One winter night when we were dating, we were talking on the phone and I felt a pinch behind my left eyebrow. I told him he’d better make sure to have the snowbrush and ice scraper in his car because it was going to snow soon.…
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My Closest Friend…
Written by Fiona Nicolas and Graciously shared with Chronic Migraine Awareness, Inc. It’s very personal and very unlike me but I felt the need to put certain feelings into words…. you are my closest friend. i say i never know when you are coming but you always show up to remind me when i don’t…
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Migraine commercials :
Written by Kelly McCarthy for Chronic Migraine Awareness, Inc. Is it just me, or does anyone else cringe every time they see an ad for a new migraine medication. An attractive 30 year old woman is working for a very prestigious company. She’s got a corner office with windows and a presentation to give. Suddenly,…
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My First Migraine Attack
Written by Donna Kobayashi, first seen on MyBeautifulMigraine.blog and shared with Chronic Migraine Awareness, Inc. Migraine has always been a part of my life. So when I was asked about my first migraine experience, I had to think a bit. When was my first memory of this neurological “storm?” And then I stumbled across a…
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Know Yourself: Life with Chronic Migraine
Chronic Migraine Awareness, Inc. is Pleased to Present This Article Written By Sheena LaMontagne As I sit here now typing I can feel the pain starting to creep in. The slight pulse starting. But I must write, for myself and for others. With coffee in one hand, and my other on the keyboard silently praying…
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A Tribute to Susan Jillian Smith
Written By Jane Litwin Taylor and Jeannette Rotondi Sadly, the migraine and headache disorders community mourns the death of Susan Jillian Smith. Susan was a strong and supportive advocate and one of the founders of Brain Wreck Rebels (BWR) which includes 1,000+ members and 5 support groups. “For the past 5 years Susan put all…
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What is Chronic Migraine Awareness Day and Why Does it Matter?
Written By Catherine Charrett-Dykes Originally seen on MigraineHeadacheAwarenessMonth.org Every June during National Migraine and Headache Awareness Month, Chronic Migraine Awareness, Inc. (CMA, Inc.) works hard to spread awareness and education for the four million people living with chronic migraine. Chronic migraine is not just a headache, it’s not all in our heads, and affects every…
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Advocacy Spotlight: Alicia Wolf
Written by Jenn Heater Originally seen on MigraineHeadacheAwarenessMonth.org Alicia Wolf was sitting in the driver’s seat of her parked car filled with a bunch of her co-workers when she felt like she was being propelled forward. It was that moment that solidified that, in addition to the months of dizziness she had been experiencing, that…
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You Need Community
Written by Alexis Ziegler Originally seen on MigraineHeadacheAwarenessMonth.org Happy National Migraine and Headache Awareness Month. The phrase “I am not alone” is used quite a bit in the migraine and headache communities. When I was first diagnosed with migraine disease, I did think I was somewhat alone. I really know anyone who had migraine too…
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What It’s Really Like to Live With Chronic Migraines
This is a guest post written by John Martinez from Axon Optics. Axon Optics develops photophobia glasses that help migraineurs alleviate their migraine pain and frequency. I have to thank my family and friends for dealing with my migraines. All of my fellow migraineurs understand when I say time is of the essence at the…
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