Migraines

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July 22, 2019

The Scary Symptoms of Vestibular Migraine: Alice In Wonderland Syndrome

One of the scariest things about vestibular migraine is when an attack comes out of nowhere. You could be reading a book, combing your hair or just lying on the couch and a sudden wave of dizziness can abruptly take over your body leaving you in a state of panic. I have dizziness daily, but when I experience bad attacks, it can make me feel as scared as I did on the first day coming down with this illness. Anyone...

April 4, 2019

5 Ways To Cope With A Vestibular Disorder

Yesterday was normal. You woke up, drove to work, had a few drinks with friends during happy hour, cooked dinner, watched your favorite TV show and then went to sleep. Never in a million years would you think that a “normal day” would be something that could be taken for granted until you lose the ability to function, well, normally. Anyone who has been diagnosed with a vestibular disorder, or frankly any chronic illness, has mourned for their old life...

September 20, 2018

Persevere Through The Dizziness – Do The Activities That You Love

Something that has inspired me since being diagnosed with a vestibular disorder is seeing others “defeating their dizziness” by not giving up on the things they loved pre-diagnosis. I initially had a hard time with any hobby or activity that I used to love for fear of falling or feeling embarrassed that I looked drunk. However, a lot of time and healing has passed, and along with that, has come the confidence to get myself out of my dizzy comfort...

July 3, 2018

Squash Life Stressors: 5 Self-Care Steps That Led To My Happiness

At 26-years-old, I was everything any career-focused millennial should be – stressed. I had moved to Dallas to live the dream. I wanted to be a mix of Carrie and Samantha from SATC and soak up the perks of living a fast-paced lifestyle. I worked a full-time job in public relations, freelanced on the side (because a full-time job wasn’t enough) and committed myself to countless social obligations. However, while the foundation of my life was sturdy, the more commitments...

April 25, 2018

How To Wake Up Without Caffeine: 6 Ways To Boost Your Energy

When thinking about giving up caffeine the first thing people think about is coffee. What will they do without it to start their mornings? Believe me, I wondered this, too. You see, my career is writing, and most people know that being a writer goes hand-in-hand with multiple pots of coffee. So, what does a writer do when they’re told that they can no longer consume it? You get creative. While caffeine feels like it fuels you and gets you through the...

March 26, 2018

8 Ways I Manage My Vestibular Migraines

It’s been 17 months since I first experienced symptoms of Vestibular Migraine, and while it’s been a crazy journey up to this point, I’ve come a long way since I first shared my story. This month I joined The Vestibular Disorder Association (VeDA) as an Ambassador and I’ve had an extraordinary response from other sufferers asking how I manage my migraines to live a normal life. That said, I want to share with you the 8 Way I Manage My...

October 10, 2017

4 Ways To Workout With Chronic Migraines

With a chronic migraine diagnosis, the last thing you want to do is head to the gym and intentionally have your brain bang around inside your head. Believe me, I know. Last fall I was diagnosed with Vestibular Migraines (VM), which causes dizziness and light sensitivity. I was in such a debilitated state that I stopped going to the gym, gained 10lbs and started to lose my endurance and muscle mass I had built up in the past few years....

April 7, 2017

Healing My Headache – How Vestibular Migraines Became My Worst Nightmare

Have you ever felt that the room is spinning? You know, that sensation we desired to feel when we were kids. That by turning in circles 100 times and flopping on the floor, a gut-tickling dizziness would be awaiting your fate. Or maybe you know what it feels like to take one step after the other, but feel like you might walk into the wall. You’re probably thinking, “Yeah, after a few glasses of wine.” Well, the sensation we can...