How To Support Someone With Migraine
About 12% of Americans live with migraine, which equates to about 37 million people. Chances are, you know at least one of them. Knowing how to help a friend, co-worker or family member can be tough, but migraine support can help make all the difference. Learn how to help someone with migraine — whether you’re a […]
Migraine and Anxiety: How Are They Linked?
Migraine and ADHD
What are migraine and ADHD? The connection between migraine and ADHD Why do ADHD and migraine co-occur? Is migraine a symptom of ADHD? Does ADHD medication cause migraine? Tips for Handling migraine and ADHD Co-occurring migraine and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) can be a frustrating combination. ADHD can indirectly cause migraine attacks by allowing triggers to […]
Migraine’s Impact On Your Family
The Impact of Chronic Migraine Pain on Your Mental Health
A migraine attack can stop you in your tracks. You may have to leave work, stop what you’re doing and lie down in a cool, dark room until the attack subsides. People with chronic migraine experience some symptoms at least 15 days a month. Besides the physical challenges, chronic migraine can affect your lifestyle and relationships. […]
Mastering the Art of Practicing Mindfulness With Chronic Migraine Pain
Chronic pain affects your quality of life, relationships and mental and physical health. Additionally, you can experience independence and mobility challenges that impact your ability to work. Mindfulness-based practices are techniques for managing your migraine attacks and chronic pain. They involve creating a non-reactive awareness of the present, leaning into coping and pain relief strategies. […]
Can Spending Time in Nature Offer Migraine Relief?
How Hormones Affect Your Body and Mental Health
Exploring the cause of hormonal imbalances and their effect on mental health can help women better understand their bodies and the connection between health issues and hormones. So, how do hormones affect emotions? And why do some women seem more affected than others? Connecting the dots between hormones and health allows women to better understand […]
Dealing With Emotional Overload
Taking charge of your emotions can be a challenging process. For many people, emotions may cause overwhelming thoughts and feelings and make it difficult to continue daily tasks. However, many coping mechanisms and tools exist for dealing with emotional overload. Discover what emotional overload means, some signs you might be feeling overwhelmed and steps to […]
What Is a Holistic Approach to Mental Health?
Migraine pain is commonly triggered by stress, and migraine symptoms may cause further stress that affects your mental health. It’s estimated that roughly one-third to one-half of those who experience chronic migraine pain also deal with anxiety, and people who live with migraine are five times more likely to experience depression. When you understand how […]