Sharing My Headache Story with NHF – Carrie
I have been having headaches since I was in my early 20’s and I am now 51. So, you can tell I have been going through this for a while. I have been on various medications, both preventive and abortive.
Discover the incredible stories shared by members of our community. From perseverance and success to moments of inspiration and transformation, each story offers a glimpse into the diverse experiences that make us who we are.
We hope by sharing these stories others will find motivation, gain new perspectives, and connect with a shared human experience.
We invite you to explore, be inspired, and feel the power of storytelling in uniting us all.
Sharing My Headache Story with NHF – Jessie B.H.
I am a 32-year-old woman and I have suffered with migraines for as long as I can remember. My mother and grandmother were both forced to live with migraines too, so I feel it is hereditary. I’ve seen countless doctors
Sharing My Headache Story with NHF – Terri
My constant daily headaches began 36-years ago and they continue. The onset was sudden and I remember the day very well with extreme pain one evening. My head has constant pressure 24/7 from the occipital area to the top of
Sharing My Headache Story with NHF – Noreen
I have been having migraines since I was around 20 years old, I am 62 now. Through the years I have been given several medications to help prevent them, most would work for a while, and then stop working, and
Sharing My Headache Story with NHF – J. Tom
Since I was a child I remember getting “sick headaches.” We would go out and play baseball on a sunny Saturday morning and then I would spend that afternoon and night in my room with a cold rag on my
Sharing My Headache Story with NHF – Carol
I am sitting on my patio trying to enjoy the beautiful weather, but I can’t because I have a migraine. My head is killing me, I am dizzy and nauseous. I have in my lap a binder given to me
Headache Poetry
In the fall of 2006 the NHF’s Headache Education and Support Group facilitators invited their attendees to submit headache-related poetry. Because interest in this project grew, it was opened up to all who visit the NHF’s web site, as well as those who read NHF HeadLines.
The NHF received a variety of headache-related submissions. We have selected poems, limericks and verse that are relatable to those who live with this disease.
We extend our sincere thanks to all who submitted their work.
Headache Poetry: STATIC
“Loud static pulsing through my head
then the pressure pushing and pounding
through my skull.”
I Have Learned to Fly
“A little seed, a little soil
A little nurturing to help and then a tree blossoms
And blooms
Headache Poetry: Headache: A Parody of "Born Free"
“Headache, some say just a headache.
To me also heartache,
It robs me of all joy and all
Share Your Own Story
More than 42 million Americans live with migraine disease and headache disorder. People living with invisible illness often feel isolated and alone.
We want to shine a light on the millions of Americans living with invisible illness! The National Headache Foundation invites all patients and their caregivers to share their unique journey
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