Hemiplegic migraine

The Effects of When and How We Use Digital Device on Migraine

Is there a correlation between how and when we use digital devices and migraines? As a writer, most of my ideas come in the middle of the night or early morning; this is when I’m still asleep or have just woken up. An idea would often wake me up, and I would reach for myContinue reading “The Effects of When and How We Use Digital Device on Migraine”

Roller Coaster Ride

The Importance of Seeing and Understanding Our Support System If you live with a chronic health condition, you know how challenging and frustrating it can be to navigate life. For example, how often have you had to say “no” to your children’s request to play outside during an attack? How about canceling coffee or tea time withContinue reading “Roller Coaster Ride“

Silent Migraine Isn’t So Silent After All

“Shhh… keep it down; I have a silent migraine.” Yes, you read it right; – a silent migraine. What in the world is a silent migraine? Have you ever heard someone say they have a migraine but don’t have a headache? What?! Yes, that was my reaction, too! Aren’t you supposed to have head painContinue reading “Silent Migraine Isn’t So Silent After All”

Wonder Mommy!

Even when days are tough, mommies are a wonder – For Mommies with Chronic Illness. Motherhood is a blessing, it is full of excitement and jubilation, but motherhood is also full of challenges and trials. I am a mother of three beautiful children. I am also a mother who happened to struggle with chronic illnesses.Continue reading “Wonder Mommy!”

Writing Helped Me Overcome Stress and Gained a New Perspective On Life

–A mom living with Dystonia and Hemiplegic Migraine Dystonia is a frustrating condition that many people do not understand. I also happen to suffer from hemiplegic migraines. Like many migraineurs out there, living in a fog, constant body aches, and some other unexplainable symptoms are quite frustrating. Every day is an unpredictable day for thoseContinue reading “Writing Helped Me Overcome Stress and Gained a New Perspective On Life”