With migraines, we are three times more likely to develop depression. And we have a higher risk of suicide as well, even factoring in
Category: mood
Moment of despair
I am waiting on my appeal for long-term disability from work and that in itself is pretty anxiety-inducing. But I was just thinking of what
Migraine and depression #MHAM
I was diagnosed with depression associated with chronic pain, but the fact is migraines play a significant role in this. Migraines can dramatically affect my
Paingry: Angry, so angry but trying not to show it.
Gripping about that irritation from pain. Good thing no one is psychic from the angry little thoughts this pained brain comes up with when trying
Fighting with my moods
The pain levels this month have been quite high. With hormonal migraine stretches and status migraine stretches and just plain high pain days, with fibro
It just hurts
“A white blank page and a swelling rage, rage You did not think when you sent me to the brink, to the brink” ~Mumford &
Chronic pain: Do we ever earn our rest?
I had a holiday from work this last week. All I accomplished was Netflix and reading, because I am tired. I wanted some down time
The Prodrome: Highs and lows
The prodrome (pre-migraine) phase is not all that bad usually. A little yawning, craving for chocolate and carbohydrates, some neck pain, and the brain shuts
High pain and low mood
Bad mood turning into frustration and a bit of the ‘why me’ blues and some ‘When will the pain fricken end today’. I am in so
