I have many people in my life that go above the call of duty, so it would be too complex to mention every one of them. Instead, I chose the theme Steel Magnolias for today's post. A song always comes to mind when I hear the phrase "What Doesn't Kill You Makes You Stronger". It is by Kelly Clarkson here:
Although I used to get tired of people telling me this, there is a sense of truth and inspiration to the words. The way I apply this song and this phrase to my life living with chronic migraines is that I think of how much more I cherish things when I am able to do them, the people I see when I can visit them, and the value of a healthy life when I feel "normal" without chronic migraines (maybe 5 days out of an entire month).
Even at my lowest point, I reach within my soul and tell myself that the more I survive and live through my pain, the stronger and more empowered I become as a chronic pain survivor and as a chronic migraine sufferer in general. Through all the pain, the psychological distress, the agony of disability, and the feeling of utter loneliness from depression, I know that there is a purpose in my life - to be a better me despite my hardships. I owe it to myself and those that I care about.
Some people have no idea how low and disparaging a chronic migraineur can feel. However, despite our thoughts of "wishing we would disappear" or die and not feel the pain, rational thinking can surface as long as we embrace our pain and fight through it rather than succumb to it. Suffering from chronic pain does not mean your life has to end. Some say it is the only way out, and I do not agree, although I have felt this way myself in the midst of a horrific pain phase during a wicked migraine.
Here is a link to the suicide hotline. http://suicidehotlines.com/national.html
If you ever feel like ending your life due to your pain, please tell a medical professional, call this line, and/or reach out to those that support you - because it is not worth losing your life over the pain. WHat doesn't kill us does make us stronger, so keep the faith and reach out to those that are there for you - even if they are only on the internet as acquaintances. You are not alone.... here are some links for basic support from others just like you.... but make sure to contact a professional if you indeed are suicidal.
SURVIVING CHRONIC PAIN
https://www.facebook.com/SurvivingChronicPain
MIGRAINEUR MISFITS
https://www.facebook.com/MigraineurMisfits
SOMEBODYHEALME.COM
http://somebodyhealme.dianalee.net/
THE MIGRAINE RESEARCH FOUNDATION
https://www.facebook.com/groups/13854170626/?fref=ts
MIGRAINEDOTCOM
http://migraine.com/
http://migraine.com/?s=SUICIDE&submit=s
THE MANY FACES OF MIGRAINE
https://www.facebook.com/groups/endmigraines/?fref=ts
THE MIGRAINE ACTION COALITION
https://www.facebook.com/MigraineActionCoalition
ARTISTS AGAINST MIGRAINES
https://www.facebook.com/ArtistsAgainstMigraines
LIVING WITH CHRONIC MIGRAINES
http://livingwithchronicmigraines.tumblr.com/
FIGHTING HEADACHE DISORDERS
http://www.fightingheadachedisorders.com/
THE AMERICAN HEADACHE & MIGRAINE ASSOCIATION
http://ahma.memberclicks.net/
We are strong when we support one another. Please reach out when you need us.
Love, Gueneviere (Seizonsha)
June 2013, Migraine and Headache Awareness Month, is dedicated to Unmasking the Mystery of Chronic Headache Disorders. The 2013 Migraine and Headache Awareness Month Blog Challenge is a project of FightingHeadacheDisorders.com.
* More organizations and support groups will be added here periodically. There's always someone there to talk to! HUGS ♥
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