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How Do You Guys Handle The Unsupportiveness From The People You Love The Most?

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Prince Albert, SK
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A MyMigraineTeam Member

That's sorry to hear that sending hugs

If Married And You've Been Dealing With Chronic Pain For Years How Has It Affected Your Marriage?

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Dallas, TX

After five years of severe daily migraines that have affected my nervous system and caused pain to spread to other parts of my body, my marriage has suffered greatly. I keep a lot to myself but my husband is still suffering from empathy fatigue. You can only hear about how much pain someone is in for so long before it becomes the same as hearing the weather report. I do as much as I can. I keep the frig stocked and hired a house keeper but it's the emotional support I miss so much. The hugs and… read more

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You are lucky to have a husband that cares that much.

Why Do So Many People Out There Think Migraines Are Fake?

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Prince Albert, SK
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Many people think migraines are fake because they don't understand the severity and complexity of the condition. According to the knowledge base:

- Lack of Awareness: 91% of people with migraines… read more

Has Anyone Had To Wear Sunglasses At Work And Had People Complain About It And Then Need A Doctor's Note?

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Grand Rapids, MI area

Today I had a really bad one and wore sunglasses at work. Lots of people asked me why and I told them. How do you deal with this?Every time I do this lots of people ask me about it and someontimes it is the same people. I get tired answering them. Also at the end of the day my boss said several people complained about it and asked me if I had a doctor's note on file for this. I said no. She then said she had to contact some group and then go from there but would probably need a doctor's note… read more

A MyMigraineTeam Member

Yes. I do. I even wear them around the house to help with light sensitivity!!

Migraines And Relationships. How Have Migraines Affected Them?

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Edwardsville, PA

I have been in a few relationships and I can say from experience that some people don't want to deal with or be in a relationship with someone with Migraines.
I have had them tell me that my Migraines are a problem for them or that they don't want to deal with them. I didn't ask for them but I deal with them. How would they feel if they had them and someone treated them like that. This is why I no longer date. Not worth the hassle.

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@A MyMigraineTeam Member, finding a supportive partner is so crucial. My ex-husband & even my child told me that I was over exaggerating. They got some special words 🤬, if you catch my drift. Lol. I… read more

Daith Piercing

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Jaffrey, NH

I have heard a lot of the daith piercing. I was wondering if anyone has done it. Did it work for you? How long did it take before it work? Need pro and con's about this kind of piercing before I do it.

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A MyMigraineTeam Member

My cousin did and it hasn't helped her's so i haven't done it.

How Would You Describe A Migraine To A Friend Or Family Member?

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San Francisco, CA
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Hello, Avlady ~ I realize this is well after the fact; however, am interested in Kermit... If you have a minute, would you provide direction? Thank you and stay well ~ :-)

If You Were Bullied For Your Migraines, How Did You Get Over Your Depressing Feelings?

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York, PA

Classmates and teachers have bullied me for my migraines and lately I kinda feel like I’m just not wanted. People don’t understand how migraines feel unless they’ve had them and I don’t know how to explain to them what they feel like. So how would you explain the feeling of a migraine to someone, and how would you get over the feeling of simply feeling unwanted and worthless?

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Living with migraines can indeed be challenging and can sometimes lead to feelings of depression or anxiety. Here are some strategies shared by members of MyMigraineTeam for coping with these… read more

How Many Of You Suffer From Depression/anxiety Along With Your Migraines?

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Baton Rouge, LA
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Something to realize before you get excited about getting a daith piercing: some ears don’t have enough cartilage in them to do the piercing in that location. I was so bummed out! But glad the piercer… read more

Any Folks Have Just Visual Aura Migraines With No Headache ?

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St Louis, MO
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Yes, I didn't know that was a thing! I get the aura without migraines ALL the time!