Posts filed under “Migraine”
I walked it, I walked it, I walk it.
In That Year And in that year my body was a pillar of smoke and even his hands could not hold me. And in that year my mind was an empty table and he laid his thoughts down like dishes of plenty. And in that year my heart was the old monument, the folly, and […]
Reduced insula habituation associated with amplification of trigeminal brainstem input in migraine This is why I am so persnickity.
Songs about migraine
I think this is the only song I’ve ever heard that’s explicitly about migraine. Not exactly my style, but it is poignant to see such an isolating experience reflected in someone else’s art. Does anyone know of any other songs about migraine?
The best migraine sleep mask
Light is almost unbearable during many of my migraines. Simultaneously, I can find pressure quite painful anywhere on my body but especially my head, especially if it’s uneven. Finding a good sleep mask took some time. Many are so flimsy they don’t block out enough light or are made for people who clearly have much […]
Please don’t actually take wolfsbane for migraine
Just in case it was not clear, I was joking in my post about wolfsbane for migraine. If you eat wolfsbane, you will die.
Stolen Mornings
I lost my mornings for a few months. Mornings are my favourite part of the day – a bit of chill in the air, the light gentle and delicately blue, everything still and quiet. When I get up in the morning, I make my bed and walk straight out the door to say hello to […]
Chronic Illness Paradox
Being sick would be easier if I were rich. Being rich would be easier if I weren’t sick.