Migraine Cures YOU SHOULDN'T TRY [CC]

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[jellyfishathogwarts]

Jessica: “Don’t you dare use that as a reason against universal healthcare *certain Americans* because I didn’t have to sell my house for it, and that’s pretty important too.”
Me:*likes video*

[dreamdictator]

I've suffered of migraines since I was 5. In fact, I didn't know there were any other types of headaches. But, because I was so little, I always just said my head hurt and my eyes felt funny. My parents, bless them, blamed everything under the sun for my constant headaches and eventually assumed I was making it up.

It wasn't until I was 15 that a migraine left me incapacitated that they rushed me to the emergency room because half of my face felt tingly/numb and I was seeing shadowy spots out of one eye that they took me seriously. Everyone thought I was having a stroke.

5 hours and one head MRI later the doctor very casually and almost dismissively said "it's /just/ a migraine."

Just a migraine.

So my parents now blamed my poor sleeping patterns (the pain kept me up which in turn caused more migraines) for any and all headaches. And as always, told me to ignore the pain and do my work because it was "just a headache." I learned to keep quiet when my head hurt. I was in debilitating pain 15 days per month, had to deal with school and everything else in silence.

Then a miracle happened. My mom got a migraine one day and she was laid out on the couch, crying and incapable of so much as standing up. I laughed and said "what do you mean you can't make dinner, it's just a headache."

Terrible, I know. But now she knew how I felt.

[carolann]

As far as electrical therapy for headaches, yes. There are times when I feel sticking a fork in an outlet would be a perfect cure.

[Xxgracejordanxx]

Don’t forget about Zeus who legit smashed his head into a table splitting it open and releasing Athena (goddess of wisdom) out of his head. -Greek mythology was weird don’t try this at home.

[gemmamcloughlin]

'my brain is trying to abort mission and escape through my nose' THIS. THIS IS THE DESCRIPTION I'VE BEEN LOOKING FOR.

[MissMiseryGloom]

I get the smiling while distressed thing. I was severely abused as a child, a lot of it medical as well and if I cried or showed "negative" emotions in public I would be punished because no one could know about the abuse/neglect. So I was trained to smile no matter what I felt or how much pain I was in. It's really screwed up communication in my adult life and even though it's gotten better it's still my brain's go to so most people don't believe what I am feeling and it's infuriating. Anywho, thanks for giving me a place to share. Love and hugs.

[lauram]

This is like a fabulous crossover between Horrible Histories and Jessica

[Tb]

“I’ve never claimed to be at me!”

What an icon.

[themayhemofmadness]

Don’t feel bad. My dad laughs when he is in pain. The worse the pain, the louder the laugh.

[jahalr]

The number of people in the comments section commenting on the coincidence between their migraine and Jessica's migraine video ( myself included) attests to how "common" migraines are and the lack of awareness about their prevalence .

I'll be a millionaire if I had a penny for all the times someone was convinced I was jsut having a headache coz they believe migraines are more rare or have distinct characteristics.

[savvymitchell]

Not gonna lie sometimes I fantasize about drilling a hole in my head when I get migraines to relieve the pressure lmao

[Luna]

My favorite is when everyone tells you to drink more water to get rid of chronic migraines!

[amy]

“I never claimed to be current, look at me”
Crying 😂

[CarissaWyles]

I know it made you uncomfortable, but I find your honesty and vulnerability to be incredibly brave. In a culture that over-values masking our personal struggles, every dose of authenticity is refreshing ❤

[emilybeaudette]

I’ve had a headache for two and a half years. People told me that my ponytail was the cause of my headache, but clearly not because the headache’s still there years after I cut my hair very short. People have told me that if I pierce my ears in the right spot I won’t get headaches anymore. I’ve tried meditation, acupuncture, massage, therapy, medications (many), and I have seen many doctors and gotten many different scans of my brain. Overall, I’m just tired and I want people who aren’t doctors to stop telling me what to do.

[backupandround]

As someone who suffers from migraines and also frequent nosebleeds (like, a frankly ridiculous amount), can confirm bloodletting doesn't help. You think they would have worked that one out sooner.

[XephB]

Massively appreciate the medical treatment warning, I'll save this video for after work

[ArwynArising]

It's the "essential oils!" or "try lavender" suggestions that get me, because mine are extremely sensitive to odors of almost all kinds, but especially anything floral. I'd eliminated scented products from my life (also chocolate, stripes and strong contrasting patterns, video games, anise/licorice, and campfires...) and about eliminated my migraines. ...and then I got vestibular migraine, which appears to be triggered by "having a body" or "existing in space", idk, I'll let you know if I ever narrow it down.

Anyway, I'm always kind of shocked when I hear fellow migraineurs talk about using lavender, even though I know we all have different triggers. It's just such a strong one for me it's like my body doesn't believe it doesn't smell like pain to everyone.

[gavina]

When she said STARING INTO THE SUN my sensitive to light self passed out

[tamaralso]

I've had chronic migraines for a while and then I got two! concussions! My neurology appointment is on Monday and I swear, if they don't get me on a prophylactic that actually works, I will bind a dead mole to my head. Don't test me.