It’s hard to think about asking for support from others when my body craves peace and quiet during an episode. Where I really need the support of friends and family is in migraine prevention.

Welcome to Manners for Migraines 101. If you don’t suffer from migraines, here are some fundamentals for you to follow.

Migraine experiences are personal, and so is the choice of who you want on your team.

Some would say not to let migraine define me, but I say such words set me up for failure. I can’t run from who I am.

I learned an expensive lesson lying in an ER exam room in the middle of the night.

I couldn’t educate others about migraine until I educated myself. Knowledge really is power.

Self-care for a migraine sufferer isn’t one size fits all. Do what you need to do to improve your mental health.

Don’t have migraines? This story is for you. I could write a book about what I wish people understood about migraine. I’ll start with a few pointers to get the ball rolling.

Figuring out migraine triggers can be tricky. Discipline and routines are helpful in managing life around migraine triggers.

Finding the silver lining of migraine illness. Surprising moments and revelations about life with migraine.