I am in a better place now and I am excited to share that with you. However, I want you to know the miles it took to get here. You see this migraine life is a journey and one you are not alone in. It is different for each person, but we can relate to the interruption and pain. Part of my story is when I was diagnosed with epilepsy. That diagnosis was not a simple one and did not come quickly. It took three years and many tests. So I was finally relieved to have an answer and effective medication. That chapter led me to a research hospital in which I stayed for a week. After a week of tests it was determined I did not have diabetes, heart problems, or several other things I had been tested for over time. I had epilepsy. Finally, an answer! One of the doctors there recommended I also go to a headache specialist. I was so relieved to finally have an answer to my seizures and a plan for my headaches.
However, that relief was short-lived. I had a new unwanted guest that started acting up more. This was migraines. I remember having headaches as a child and even in my first years of teaching, but was not diagnosed until I was thirty. In fact, I realized that the headaches that had plagued me earlier in life were in fact migraines. Wow, a name to that pain. What I didn’t know was how they would turn from an unwanted house guest to a terrible monster. If this monster has entered your life or the life of someone you know I also want you to know that there is hope. Don’t give up and know there is support for you. You are not alone. I had no idea how severe the pain or other symptoms would become. This road has not been easy, but I am finding ways to live life better with this disease. You should get to love the life you live right? Sometimes that has meant choosing my focus and giving myself grace.
So glad you get to share your journey and inspire people with it. Grace is so helpful for me as well.
I do not suffer from migraines, but I know a couple of people who do. They definitely do not seem pleasant. I do battle my own monster, in the form of MS, and am getting ready to share my story as well. This is lovely, and I will check back from time to time to see how you are doing. Thank you!
I am sorry for the battles you fight will be thinking of you. I would love to hear your story as you share it. I wish you all the best!
What an awesome resource for folks to have. I will share this in a moms group I am in as well.
Thank you so much! My hope is to reach anyone I can support!
Thank you for sharing your journey. It helps to know we’re not alone and we should never give up!
I am so glad you are here. We are in this together.