Mental Struggles and Migraines: An Unseen Battle

I partnered with Nerivio for this story for their #NeriviVoices campaign. The campaign was to shed light on those that struggle with migraines. Unlike other medical issues, a migraine shows no outward signs. If someone has a broken arm, they wear a cast. If someone has a cold, their nose runs and they have a fever. For those that suffer with migraines, it’s a solitary battle. Those battles impact the mental health of the sufferer.

Sure, there are signs when I have a migraine. I squint my eyes because the light bothers me. I hunch my back because it feels like my head weighs one thousand pounds. My balance is off, causing me to walk funny. And my overall demeanor is lethargic.

There are moments when I wonder if I’m being taken seriously when I have a migraine. While some believe and empathize, others do not, and questioning negatively affects my mental health.

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