Monthly Archives: January 2015

Dilemma

Posted on January 30, 2015 by migrainefreeme

Migraines are invisible. Which means no-one can see just how much devastation they cause. On the inside, it’s like a big-budget disaster movie. Tornados wreak havoc, tsunamis broil out of control, volcanos erupt sky-high. Everywhere you look the landscape has … Continue reading →

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Spoons

Posted on January 27, 2015 by migrainefreeme

I tried to explain Christine Miserandino’s spoon theory to some friends the other day but it didn’t go so well. My explanation went something like this: “It’s about spoons… …well not really spoons, but yeah, spoons… …so you have these … Continue reading →

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Helping people find hope

Posted on January 25, 2015 by migrainefreeme

As a follow-on from the previous post (holding on to hope), here are a few thoughts and wonderings about helping others to find hope. I’m writing this mainly for myself (as it’s something I’m still learning) but also for the … Continue reading →

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Holding on to hope

Posted on January 18, 2015 by migrainefreeme

I was talking to a psychologist today (Roger Bretherton, a fascinating and dynamic guy who is a clinical psychologist currently researching personality and prayer). I asked if he had any words of wisdom about what to do when life feels … Continue reading →

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50 shades of grey

Posted on January 13, 2015 by migrainefreeme

I’ve mentioned in a few posts that I have a faith, and I’m guessing it will come up in a few more, so I thought I’d write a little bit about it, especially as I find being a psychologist and … Continue reading →

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Your future’s whatever you make it…

Posted on January 11, 2015 by migrainefreeme

I’ve done a lot of thinking this week. (and quite a bit of hiding under duvets, crying my eyes out, talking round and round in circles, sitting with friends in silence, every so often pulling faces, going ‘hmm’ then eating … Continue reading →

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Oh.

Posted on January 7, 2015 by migrainefreeme

I had a review consultation via telephone with the specialist at the National Migraine Centre today. It didn’t bring quite the news I was hoping for. I was looking forward to talking about things like ‘recovery’,  ‘getting back to full … Continue reading →

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And now the shipping forecast

Posted on January 5, 2015 by migrainefreeme

I dreamed of being in a position to write a celebratory post this morning: I’ve had a day of feeling like the ground was solid and it felt totally amazing! I look forward to a time when I can write … Continue reading →

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My chronic migraine dictionary

Posted on January 3, 2015 by migrainefreeme

We British are very good at responding to the “How are you?” question with a vague and general “I’m fine.” Usually it’s all that’s needed, but for those who’ve recently asked for more info, I’ve realised my response hasn’t really … Continue reading →

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The one thousandth

Posted on January 1, 2015 by migrainefreeme

According to WordPress stats, migrainefreeme.com has had 999 views since it started in October. So if you’re the first person to read this post… Congratulations! You have just made the 1,000th view! To mark this once-in-a-lifetime achievement, you can claim … Continue reading →

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