Migraines and Valentine's Day - A Natural Combination

Migraines and Valentine's Day - the two don't really go together, do they? Or do they? 


When he first came into my life, my husband discovered quite quickly that migraines came with me, part and parcel. 


Over the years he has tip-toed through dark rooms, shuttled  medications, refreshed cold cloths, helped me to and from bed, held my hair back as I vomited, driven me to the emergency room when necessary, and supported my decisions. 


He has tolerated mood swings when my daily pain was too much to bear, he consoled me through weight gains and losses as I constantly tried new medications, and he has been my perpetual sounding board as I have waded through that, "should I, shouldn't I" journey that we all travel when we're trying to decide what to try next. 


Twenty years have gone by in a flash and this remarkable man has witnessed nearly every migraine I've experienced in that time.  He gave me shots of Imitrex before I was bold enough to do it myself, if he wakes and sees I'm in pain, he shuffles the dogs out of the room as quietly and as quickly as possible... it's all become seamless. 

Migraines and Valentine's Day.  Now that I think about it, it seems natural.  In sickness and in health, for better or for worse...

We hope for more good days than bad days, more health than sickness, but in the meantime, I can't think of a better Valentine's Day wish for my fellow migrainers than, may you all have someone there to support you.  This path isn't easy, everyone needs someone supportive.

 If you don't have a supportive spouse, partner, or lover, find a friend who will walk with you on this journey.  These blogs are a great start too. Just don't do it alone. Oh, and don't forget to support them back... I know it's hard sometimes, but don't forget - it's not a one way street.


Hope you're feeling well today.

P.S. I like Kate Hepburn. Strong woman, but with just a touch of weakness...