Helen, I’m 76 and have had migraines since I was 9-10. They came in cycles, but not around my period! I didn’t get that until I was 12! I’m a Christian, too, so I pray the best I can. I was just diagnosed with Parkinson’s in March, so that adds to my adventuresome life! My husband and I just celebrated (quietly) our 50th wedding anniversary! We have 3 boys all but one out of the house married with kids! But they were all raised with the ADHD ADD and the last is on the spectrum with ADHD, bipolar and a few other names! I taught Specific Learning Disabilities to 6th, 7th and eighth grade kids for 38 years! So that’s my story! If I didn’t have God with me, I would not be here! I have a low threshold for pain, so I don’t do well with migraines! So much of the time I had them every day! Have not found anything that helps me and boy have I tried a lot! I try to stay positive but this Parkinson’s has brought on more depression than I’ve had in a long while! All I can think is God is my salvation and He’ll help me continue this wild journey I’m on! I hope you some migraine free days ahead! Ann S. Rupp

After reading an article by Holly Harding where she stated she was grateful for her migraines because it forced her to change her lifestyle to a healthier life, I thought she was crazy. But as I pondered her many points, I thought of Job and realized that God only wants us to be thankful for our lives and the blessings He's given us. But how does one be grateful for pain?

Several things happened right after I read that article, and I realized that I could find joy in everyday ordinary things if I concentrated on the object or person intently. Anything works as long as you register the moment, or else it will fly right past you and you'll never realize that God had sent you a Joy Shot. If you go to my story I explain in more detail.

I also play the Pollyanna Glad Game. For every bad thing that happens, I try to find 1 or 2 reasons I should be glad. It's funny how I usually start off very sarcastic, but then as I hit the third glad reason, my attitude changes because I realize that there truly are real reasons to be glad.

One day at a time. Stick to the migraine diet. Walk. Practice gratitude. Spend time with my 😺.

I use humour, and relaxation to music. .As someone else said, I am a Chistian, which helps me in that I know thsi life is not all there is. And a remonder of the many other people suffering from much more severe problems. I am thankful that Sumatriptan works for me,although I am slightly frustrated to still have migraines at the age of 77.

I keep my faith in Jesus. I remind myself that tomorrow is a new day. I keep my eyes on Him for strength.

I also have Hydrocephalus with a Ventricular (VP) Shunt. My chronic migraines are absolutely debilitating. I'm in the ER usually twice a month if not more so I don't have many good days but I glad when I do. Unfortunately today is not one of them. 😐