Migraine stories
People affected by migraine share their personal experience
The migraine stories shared below aim to show the real impact of living with migraine, whilst also offering support and comfort to others affected by this debilitating but often misunderstood condition. Each person’s experience of living with migraine will be different – from the symptoms to frequency and severity of attacks, to the treatments used and the impact on work, family and social life.
Selina
“I have done all sorts of stuff whilst in recovery – such as writing music and having business ideas”
Alison
“I will always be grateful to them for their kind and generous treatment of me”
Nicholas
“I still try to live every moment to the fullest and experience everything I can”
Kate
“Although I was referred to a neurologist, I was never referred to a migraine specialist”
Gary
“I can only hope that there is a magic solution out there in the near future”
Emma
“Having suffered from migraine all his life, my father knew how to help me”
Julie
“I prayed not to be hit with a migraine when I was attending interviews or other important events”
Clive
“It is almost impossible to fully express the pain to those who have never experienced a full migraine attack”
Kyndall
“I wish for migraine to be accepted and treated as the world’s third most common disease”
Clare
“If you get migraine, or are a care giver for someone who is, just remember that you are not alone”