Its a headache and a sick feeling of queasy nausea.
Its a headache and so much more.
Id like to say that were exaggerating, but we really arent.
RainbowSalt
When a migraine is bad enough, there are things we just cant do.
Driving, looking at screens, being out in the sunshineall of these are a no-go.
Until then, we really cant do much of anything.
Were not being pansies, too sensitive, overreacting.
I know you mean well, I really do.
But mentioning that youve spent 99% of your life headache-free just reminds us of what were missing.
Instead, just listen with empathy.
Say how much it must suck to have migraines.
Reminders of a life we may never have is really not what we need.
Migraine triggers are mysterious and elusive.Heres a shitty thing about migraines: what helps one person might hurt another.
I cant have caffeine because its one of my triggers.
For others, caffeine helps.
(Which is why Excedrin Migraine has caffeine in it.
Too bad I cant take it.)
We love to hear every suggestion under the sun though, because you never know.
Maybe this time will be different.
No need to roll your eyes when we call in sick.
When we say we have a migraine, believe us.
We wish we didnt have to beg out of so many things.
Were sick of our migraines sometimes making us bad friends, family members, and employees.
Believe me, youre not the only one that thinks this is annoying.
Yes, were suffering, but were doing it to be with you.
