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  1. Laurie
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    In all of the years I had migraines I only ever had the aura once. It was so interesting and vivid, the ultimate ‘head trip’. Alas, 99% of the time they were just blindingly painful buggers that no amount of soldiering on could deal with. What my body and mind wanted was utter silence, darkness, and stillness. I think at one point I even looked into trying sensory deprivation tank therapy – it would have been a blessed relief for me to yank myself out of the present and step into a blank parallel reality for a brief bit of time.

    But the one thing I still believe after hundreds of them, is that anyone who hasn’t experienced the pain of a migraine can understand the nirvanic trippy bliss of subsequently NOT having one. A miniscule and paltry thread by which to hang when one is suffering, I know, but there’s got to be something good from it, dang it…

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  2. KAREN
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    I know all about those Aura Migraines – had them for a couple years when I was separated and divorced – and mine have ceased. But it took a couple years of being very easy on myself – really being “selfish” and self indulgent. Took all the Self love I could muster – no more mean words, constant smiles in the mirror to my reflection – being very gentle with myself.
    And I know you will find your own way to your solution. Take more moments of inward reflection – your body will tell you what you need. The solution will be “ease”.

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  3. Sharry
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    If you figure it out, let me know. I, too, suffered from migraines (aura-less) for years before I finally figured out what they were and got meds that help. Even now, though, I’m more likely to assume my head hurts from hunger, lack of sleep, or some other cause pills won’t cure. I admit to needing medication only as a last resort.

    Unfortunately, I’m doing that with my recuperating shoulder, too. I practically hit myself upside the head two night ago when I was complaining about the pain after physical therapy. “Idiot! Take a pain pill – that’s what they’re for!”

    I have my doubts I’ll ever learn. It’s all tied up with a childhood of not going to the doctor unless it was an emergency, etc. It’s ingrained.

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  4. Liz Jansen
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    I wish I had an answer. I suffer from the same afflictions – migraine and denial. What a combination – and not mutually exclusive. I think the desire to avert them is so strong, it takes precedence over reason. Glad you’re feeling better.

    Liz

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