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.
My Migraine Story
I first began experiencing migraine attacks when I was 8 years old. Today, at age 27, I remember my first migraine attack clear as day. I was in grade school and I just could not describe the extent of the
My Experience with Migraine
As I was prompted by my mother to write about my experience with migraine, I am suffering from one currently. I am chugging water with drips of ginger essential oil and peppermint to curb the severe nausea but I will
Micaela Glackin
The University of San Francisco has a rhetoric requirement that students must complete in order to graduate. I decided to get this requirement over with during my freshman year, so my second semester I took the last two required courses:
Kristen Wheeler
I worked through 4 years of high school, 4 years of undergrad, 2 years of masters and now proceeding to 5 years of a doctorate all my trying to manage my migraines and headaches. Hopefully everything I have experienced will
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.
Freight Train Coming, by Christopher Clauss
This is an original long-form poem about my experience with migraines: the onset, the symptoms, and the fog that comes
Jane Schapiro
I wrote this poem to try to put my migraine experience into language. Pain can erase one’s whole world. One
Headache Poetry: The Unknown Mystery Headache
“My body is weak and I almost fall.
I’m numb everywhere and can’t stand it at all”
Headache Poetry: The Pain Never Goes Away; I Call It My Friend
“I call you my Friend, you are always there, From dawn to dusk, every day.”
Submitted Poetry: The Noodle is Under Attack
“It starts in the front and moves to the back.
My noodle is under attack”
Headache Poetry: Status "Migrainosus"
“I struggle with the pain.
Nothing to do but wait,
I cannot see the light
screaming Inside
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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