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Call for Submissions: June 2013 Headache Disorders & Migraine Blog Carnival: MHAM Edition

noreply@blogger.com (Diana Lee) — Thu, 23 May 2013 11:30:00 +0000

Life is incredibly busy for many of us, so there's no time like right now to start planning for the upcoming June 2013 Headache Disorders & Migraine Disease Blog Carnival. June is going to be an extra special Migraine Carnival because it's our Migraine & Headache Awareness Month (MHAM) edition.

Our theme will be: Share your favorite blog post written by you or anyone else (so far) for the 2013 Migraine & Headache Awareness Month Blogging Challenge. PLEASE NOTE: Off-topic submissions will not be accepted for this edition.

Your submissions are due by midnight (the end of the day) on Saturday, June 8, 2013. Our deadline is ordinarily Friday by midnight, but we've extended it by 24 hours since the Carnival comes pretty early in the MHAM Blogging Challenge. We realize that just one week's worth of MHAM Blogging Challenge blog posts might make it harder to find a link to submit for the Carnival, but we have no doubt there will already be many high quality blog posts to choose from.

The May 2013 carnival will be posted on Monday, June 10, 2013, at the American Headache & Migraine Association (AHMA) Blog.

Email the link to your submission to our June host, Teri Robert, at Teri@TeriRobert.com.

Please include the following information in your email to Teri:

(1) Your name as you would like it to appear in the carnival.
(2) The title of the blog post you're submitting.
(3) The url of the blog post you're submitting.
(4) The title of your blog.
(5) The url of your blog.

Get more information about the Carnival at: bit.ly/migrainecarnival. If you have questions that aren't answered there just let me know!

Learn more about the Migraine & Headache Awareness Month Blogging Challenge and other MHAM events happening in June here: Migraine & Headache Awareness Month 2013.

Content by Diana E. Lee.

DISCLAIMER: Nothing on this site constitutes medical or legal advice. I am a patient who is engaged and educated and enjoys sharing my experiences and news about migraines, pain and depression. Please consult your own health care providers for advice on your unique situation.

Reminder: 2013 Migraine & Headache Poetry Contest Deadline

noreply@blogger.com (Diana Lee) — Wed, 22 May 2013 16:55:00 +0000

Enjoy writing poetry or have an interest in giving it a try? The Putting Our Heads Together Migraine & Headache Poetry Contest is the perfect opportunity.

The deadline for submissions is this Friday, May 24, 2013.

Learn more about the contest here:

Putting Our Heads Together Migraine & Headache Poetry Contest

Content by Diana E. Lee.

May 22 Migraine Chat: Doctor / Patient Communication

noreply@blogger.com (Diana Lee) — Tue, 21 May 2013 11:30:00 +0000

Please join us tomorrow, Wednesday, May 22, 2013, for our May evening Migraine Chat at 6 pm CT / 7 pm ET / 4 pm PT.

Our theme is: Effectively communicating & working with our doctors & other health care providers.

For more information about how to participate visit, including the chat room link and password see: Migraine Chat.

Migraine Chat is held twice each month on Wednesdays in a private, password protected chat room. Anyone can participate, but chatting in this setting provides a more comfortable atmosphere for those who don't want to share all their thoughts about living with a Headache Disorder through Twitter or other social media.

Please "like" the Migraine Chat page on Facebook so you can stay abreast of all the latest announcements and help spread the word on Facebook: Migraine Chat page on Facebook.

If you'd like to receive email notices about upcoming Migraine Chat events and reminders, please send me an email at somebodyhealme@gmail.com, and I'll add you to the mailing list.

I'm always looking for Migraine Chat participants who are willing to serve as guest moderators. I'm also interested in hearing your ideas for themes. Please email me at somebodyhealme@gmail.com if you're interested!

There is no need to RSVP or register to participate in any of our Migraine Chats. Just show up & join in. It's truly as simple as that. Hope to see you there!

Content by Diana E. Lee.

Migraine & Mental Health: 2013 Mental Health Blog Day

noreply@blogger.com (Diana Lee) — Wed, 15 May 2013 12:00:00 +0000

Every May is Mental Health Awareness Month in the United States. I have participated in Mental Health Blog Day when I'm able not only because I deal with mental illness myself in the form of depression and anxiety, but also because so many other Migraine and Headache Disorders patients do, too.

Both considerations have inspired me to focus on the comorbid relationship between mental health and Migraine for my Mental Health Blog Day post this year. This year's Awareness Month theme is Pathways to Wellness, which actually fits well into the direction I was naturally inspired to go in my writing.

According to one study from 2009, 22% of Migraine patients experienced major depressive episodes. Among the non-Migraine population, 14.9% experienced major depressive episodes.

A 2004 study examining the prevalence of anxiety among Migraine patients found 9% experienced anxiety. Only 2.5% of study subjects not living with Migraine experienced anxiety.

Despite the findings of these two representative studies, some researchers have observed anxiety as more common among Migraine patients than depression.

Appropriate treatment of Migraine often leads to better management of a comorbid mental health condition and vice versa. So knowing a patient deals with both issues helps the person's health care providers approach the situation from a more well-rounded perspective.

Experts recommend every Migraine and Headache Disorders patient be screened for comorbid mental health conditions. Just to be clear: This is not because anyone thinks your condition is all in your head. Rather, in the interest of providing the best possible care, it is highly important to identify and treat all conditions contributing to or exacerbating our Headache Disorders.

Have you been screened for a comorbid mental health condition? If not, will you commit during this year's Mental Health Awareness Month to ask your doctor about the issue? Do it for you!

Further reading:

Bouncing Back When Life Knocks You Down

Relaxation & Mindfulness for Migraine Patients Living with Depression & Anxiety

References:
1. Diana Lee, "Cormorbidities: Anxiety," Migraine.com, Feb. 2, 2012, https://migraine.com/blog/migraine-comorbidities-anxiety/.
2. Diana Lee, "Comorbidities: Depression," Migraine.com, Feb. 14, 2012, https://migraine.com/blog/migraine-comorbidities-depression/.

Content by Diana E. Lee.

Coping with Change: May 2013 Headache Disorders & Migraine Blog Carnival

noreply@blogger.com (Diana Lee) — Mon, 13 May 2013 10:00:00 +0000

Welcome to the May 2013 edition of the Headache Disorders & Migraine Blog Carnival.

Our theme for this edition is: Practical tips & tricks for coping with the changes brought about in our lives by Migraine & Headache Disorders.

Please keep reading to see all of the helpful ideas shared by this month's contributors.

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Julie G Schreiber shares some great, highly practical advice for how see copes with moment to moment changes in Tips & Tricks for Dealing with Unexpected Changes in Day to Day Life Due to Migraines at her blog Day in the Life with Migraines.

Candy Meacham opens up about some incredibly difficult changes Chronic Migraine has brought about in her life and how she copes with them in Chronic Migraine Brings Big Changes: How Do We Cope? at her blog Art of Migraine.

Migrainista shares her essential tips in 3 Ways I Cope with Chronic Pain.

Hollybee shares her ideas for getting some movement in to your day-to-day routine in Body Moving. (Yup, that's a Beastie Boys shout out!)

Finally, Stefanie Davis shares an off-topic submission, Breakdown of the H eada che Diet, at The Migraine Chef.

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Planning ahead? Here's what you need to know about the upcoming June 2013 Headache Disorders & Migraine Blog Carnival. The June Carnival will be our Migraine & Headache Awareness Month edition!

Theme: Share your favorite blog post written by you or anyone else (so far) for the 2013 Migraine & Headache Awareness Month blogging challenge. (NOTE: Off-topic submissions will not be accepted.)

Host: American Headache & MIgraine Association (AHMA) Blog

Submission Deadline: midnight, Saturday, June 8, 2013

Carnival Posted: Monday, June 10, 2013

More Information: bit.ly/migrainecarnival

Questions about the next edition or anything related to the carnival? Feel free to post a comment here or send me an email at somebodyhealme@gmail.com.

Content by Diana E. Lee.

Last Call: May 2013 Headache Disorders & Migraine Blog Carnival

noreply@blogger.com (Diana Lee) — Thu, 09 May 2013 11:30:00 +0000

Please don't forget: Submissions for the May Headache & Migraine Blog Carnival are due before midnight tomorrow, Friday, May 10, 2013.

Our theme for the May 2013 carnival is: "Practical tips & tricks for coping with the changes brought about in our lives by Migraine & Headache Disorders."

Please send your submissions to me (Diana) by email at somebodyhealme@gmail.com. Please include the following information:

(1) Your name as you would like it to appear in the carnival.
(2) The title of the blog post you're submitting.
(3) The url of the blog post you're submitting.
(4) The title of your blog.
(5) The url of your blog.

The May edition of the Carnival will be published on Monday, May 13, 2013, right here at Somebody Heal Me.

Get more information about the carnival at: bit.ly/migrainecarnival. If you have questions that aren't answered there just let me know.

Like the Carnival's Facebook page to stay informed about announcements and get reminders: Headache Disorders & Migraine Blog Carnival on Facebook.

Content by Diana E. Lee.

May 8 Migraine Chat: Managing Guilt

noreply@blogger.com (Diana Lee) — Wed, 08 May 2013 11:30:00 +0000

Please join us today, Wednesday, May 8, 2013, for our afternoon Migraine Chat at 3 pm CT / 4 pm ET / 1 pm PT.

Our theme is: Managing the guilt that so often accompanies living with Migraine Disease or another headache disorder.

For more information about how to participate visit: Migraine Chat.

"Like" the Migraine Chat on Facebook so you can stay abreast of all the announcements: Migraine Chat on Facebook.

If you'd like to receive email notices about upcoming Migraine Chat events and reminders, please send me an email at somebodyhealme@gmail.com, and I'll add you to the mailing list.

There is no need to RSVP or register to participate in any of our Migraine Chats. Just show up & join in. It's truly as simple as that. Hope to see you there!

Content by Diana E. Lee.

Migraine & Headache Awareness Month 2013

noreply@blogger.com (Diana Lee) — Tue, 07 May 2013 11:30:00 +0000

Though we're just a few days into the month of May, it's not too early to start familiarizing yourself with all the projects and events planned for June's Migraine & Headache Awareness Month.

We've started compiling a list of events, downloadable graphics and other information on the American Headache & Migraine Association (AHMA) Blog. There's a blog challenge again this year, a Twitter challenge and for the first time, a photo-a-day challenge.

Migraine & Headache Awareness Month

Content by Diana E. Lee.

Headache on the Hill 2013 Photo Slideshow

noreply@blogger.com (Diana Lee) — Wed, 01 May 2013 12:00:00 +0000

Here's the photo slideshow I promised from my trip to DC for Headache on the Hill 2013. I hope you guys enjoy it!

To read about my experience at Headache on the Hill 2013, please see this post:

Headache on the Hill 2013: A Wonderful Experience

Content by Diana E. Lee.

What Happens When You Lose a Prescription? You Punish Yourself

noreply@blogger.com (Diana Lee) — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 12:00:00 +0000

I recently lost two paper prescriptions from my last appointment with my pain management doctor through a series of incidents involving my extreme forgetfulness and an unfortunate coincidence. The details probably don't matter so much.

As I sat here drying my tears, trying to talk myself down from being so upset at having realizing this happened on a Friday evening (with no way to find out how the pain management clinic will handle it until Monday), I started to feel like a fraud. A fraud in my role as a patient advocate and educator.

There are two entirely different ways I respond to this kind of situation depending on whether the person going through it is me or someone else. Were I talking to another patient going through this, I'd encourage her to be kind to herself. After all, we all make mistakes, and my memory issues are directly related to a treatment I tried for Migraine prevention. I'd try to talk her through some ideas for how to handle it and remind her this can't be the first time a patient in this practice has had the same issue.

But since I'm talking to myself, it's all about berating and belittling. "How could you be so stupid? So irresponsible? They're going to think you're a total loser and a liar for bringing them a problem like this. No one responsible would have this problem. The first assumption will be that you're a drug seeker trying to pull off a scam. What's wrong with you?" And on and on.

Intellectually I know part of the reason I reacted this way in this case was pure fear of the unknown. What if I can't get duplicates of those prescriptions and they expect me to go two months without any pain medication, including the patch I've been using 24/7 for at least a year? Maybe that fear isn't reasonable or rational, but I don't think pain management clinic policies have a reputation for being reasonable or rational.

Being mean to myself when thing go wrong is a bad habit. I know it's not productive or useful. But when a few certain specific things set me off, it's all too easy to go there even though I know how damaging it is. At least the list of things that set me off in this extreme way is much smaller than it used to be.

Content by Diana E. Lee.

2013 Migraine & Headache Poetry Contest: Call for Entries

noreply@blogger.com (Diana Lee) — Sat, 27 Apr 2013 12:00:00 +0000

Spring has finally sprung, we hope, and it's also time to put your creativity into action for the 11th annual Putting Our Heads Together Migraine & Headache Poetry Contest.

Many people find creative pursuits, such as painting, drawing or writing, incredibly therapeutic and helpful in managing life with a Headache Disorder. The 2013 edition of this annual contest is a fantastic opportunity to share an existing love for writing poetry or try it for the first time.

While there are some rules you're asked to follow in drafting and submitting your poetry, you're not required to conform to any particular style of poetry in your writing. Free verse is perfectly welcome, so don't worry if it's been a long time since you studied poetry in high school. Just have fun with it.

Some of the most important rules include:

Subject must be Headache or Migraine related, but may be metaphoric or abstract.

Form: Rhymed, free-verse or any other form of poetry, but not prose.

Poetry must be original and written by you. Submission of poetry written by someone else will result in disqualification.

All poems must be unpublished work, never before published anywhere.

Length: Maximum of 60 lines, no more than 80 characters per line (including spaces and punctuation).

Number of entries: Please limit entries to no more than three poems per person.

Age: Open to anyone 13-years-old and older. Poems written by persons under 18 years of age must be submitted by a parent or legal guardian.

"Family-friendly" language required. No profanity or other potentially offensive language.

Deadline: Midnight, Friday, May 24, 2013.

Submissions will be judged by members of the American Headache & Migraine Association's board of directors (the new patient organization). Winners will be announced near the beginning of June to coincide with Migraine & Headache Awareness Month, which is held annually each June in the United States.

Learn more about this year's contest and submit your original work by going to this link:

2013 Putting Our Heads Together

Migraine & Headache Poetry Contest

Good luck & most importantly, have fun!

Content by Diana E. Lee.

Call for Submissions: May 2013 Headache Disorders & Migraine Blog Carnival

noreply@blogger.com (Diana Lee) — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 12:00:00 +0000

There's no time like now to start planning your posts for the upcoming May 2013 Headache Disorders & Migraine Disease Blog Carnival.

Our theme will be: "Practical tips & tricks for coping with the changes brought about in our lives by Migraine & Headache Disorders."

Submissions are due by midnight (the end of the day) on Friday, May 10, 2013. The May 2013 carnival will be posted on Monday, May 13, 2013, right here at Somebody Heal Me.

Email the link to your submission to me (Diana) at somebodyhealme@gmail.com.

Please include the following information:

(1) Your name as you would like it to appear in the carnival.
(2) The title of the blog post you're submitting.
(3) The url of the blog post you're submitting.
(4) The title of your blog.
(5) The url of your blog.

Get more information about the carnival at: bit.ly/migrainecarnival. If you have questions that aren't answered there just let me know!

Content by Diana E. Lee.

Favorite Migraine Resources Migraine Chat Transcript

noreply@blogger.com (Diana Lee) — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 12:00:00 +0000

Last night we had a fantastic online Migraine Chat. Each one is a little bit different and based on the topic and the direction of the discussion some Chats end up being more personal than others.

The topic of last night's chat was: Favorite headache disorders resources: blogs, books, Tweeters, websites, etc.

Not only is this a much less personal subject than many other Chat themes, all the information we discussed is of interest to a wide audience of people living with Migraine and other Headache Disorders.

With that consideration in mind I put together an archived chat that anyone can access so you can look up all the books, websites, blogs and other social media accounts we shared with each other at your leisure.

You can access the archived April 24, 2013 Migraine Chat transcript here:

Migraine Chat - April 24, 2013

There isn't always a transcript available for Migraine Chat because I believe some topics don't meet the above discussed criteria. I'm trying to use my best judgment to share good information while not making anyone feel uncomfortable for having chosen to open up during a Migraine Chat.

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NEXT MIGRAINE CHAT:

Join us for the next Migraine Chat, which will be held on Wednesday, April 10, 2013, at 3 pm CT / 4 pm ET / 1 pm PT.

Our theme is: Managing the guilt that so often accompanies living with Migraine Disease or another Headache Disorder.

For more information about how to participate visit: Migraine Chat.

"Like" the Migraine Chat on Facebook so you can stay abreast of all the announcements: Migraine Chat on Facebook.

If you'd like to receive email notices about upcoming Migraine Chat events and reminders, please send me an email at somebodyhealme@gmail.com with the subject line: Migraine Chat List, and I'll add you to the mailing list.

Always keep in mind there is no need to RSVP or register to participate in any of our Migraine Chats. Just show up & join in. It's truly as simple as that. Hope to see you at the next one!

Content by Diana E. Lee.

April 24 Migraine Chat: Favorite Resources

noreply@blogger.com (Diana Lee) — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 12:00:00 +0000

Please join us tomorrow, Wednesday, April 24, 2013, for our April afternoon Migraine Chat at 6 pm CT / 7 pm ET / 4 pm PT.

Our theme is: Favorite headache disorders resources: blogs, books, Tweeters, websites, etc.

For more information about how to participate visit: Migraine Chat.

"Like" the Migraine Chat on Facebook so you can stay abreast of all the announcements: Migraine Chat on Facebook.

If you'd like to receive email notices about upcoming Migraine Chat events and reminders, please send me an email at somebodyhealme@gmail.com, and I'll add you to the mailing list.

There is no need to RSVP or register to participate in any of our Migraine Chats. Just show up & join in. It's truly as simple as that. Hope to see you there!

Content by Diana E. Lee.

Headache on the Hill 2013: A Wonderful Experience

noreply@blogger.com (Diana Lee) — Sat, 13 Apr 2013 22:45:00 +0000

This week I had the opportunity to participate in a wonderful Migraine and Headache Disorders advocacy event, Headache on the Hill.

This year marks the sixth annual Headache on the Hill, but this was my first time attending. It's sponsored by the Alliance for Headache Disorders Advocacy (AHDA), a coalition of groups who care about improving things for people living with Headache Disorders.

Our message was focused and compelling this year, and it resonated strongly with many of the Congressional members and staff we met with. I've written in more detail about our message and what we asked of our Congressional representatives in a piece for Migraine.com, which I encourage you to read.

Headache on the Hill 2013: Migraine is Prevalent, Costly, Neglected

I also plan to put together a slideshow of photos from my time in DC and share that with you guys. I can't wait to go back for the seventh annual Headache on the Hill. I hope more of you will be able to join us in 2014. It's truly a wonderful, worthwhile event to be part of. You can join the AHDA's mailing list to stay up-to-date on this and other advocacy opportunities at this link: AHDA Mailing List.

Related Posts:

Content by Diana E. Lee.

April 10 Migraine Chat: Guilt

noreply@blogger.com (Diana Lee) — Tue, 09 Apr 2013 12:00:00 +0000

Please join us tomorrow, Wednesday, April 10, 2013, for our April afternoon Migraine Chat at 3 pm CT / 4 pm ET / 1 pm PT.

Our theme is: Managing the guilt that so often accompanies living with Migraine Disease or another headache disorder.

For more information about how to participate visit: Migraine Chat.

"Like" the Migraine Chat on Facebook so you can stay abreast of all the announcements: Migraine Chat on Facebook.

If you'd like to receive email notices about upcoming Migraine Chat events and reminders, please send me an email at somebodyhealme@gmail.com, and I'll add you to the mailing list.

There is no need to RSVP or register to participate in any of our Migraine Chats. Just show up & join in. It's truly as simple as that. Hope to see you there!

Content by Diana E. Lee.

Unexpected Blessings: April 2013 Headache Disorders & Migraine Blog Carnival

noreply@blogger.com (Diana Lee) — Mon, 08 Apr 2013 11:30:00 +0000

Welcome to the April 2013 edition of the Headache Disorders & Migraine Blog Carnival.

Our theme for this edition is: Unexpected blessings that have come out of our experiences living with Migraine Disease and other Headache Disorders.

Please keep reading to see all of the great contributions.

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Gretchen R. shared Diamonds in Rough Times at her blog There Be Migraines Here about the unexpected blessings of growing up as a Migraineur.

Brittani Z. shared A Blessing in Disguise at her blog Miss Flapper.

Tammy L. Rome shared Unexpected Blessings: April 2013 edition of the Headache Disorders & Migraine Carnival at her blog This Migraine Life.

Julie G Schreiber shared Unexpected Lessons Learned and Old Ones Renewed at her blog A Day in the Life with Migraines about using gratitude to mantain perspective.

Candy Meacham shared Hope: How do we do it? at her blog Art of Migraine.

James Cottrill shared an off-theme blog post, About Your “I Cured my Migraines, You can too!” Website (an open letter) at his blog Headache & Migraine News. His passionate response to con artists who prey on desperate Migraineurs is awesome.

Nancy Harris Bonk shared a post about her unexpected blessings at her blog Closing the SEAMS in Migraine and Headache.

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Planning ahead? Here's what you need to know about the upcoming May 2013 Headache Disorders & Migraine Blog Carnival.

Theme: Practical tips & tricks for coping with the changes brought about in our lives by Migraine & Headache Disorders.

Host: Diana at Somebody Heal Me

Submission Deadline: midnight, Friday, May 10, 2013

Carnival Posted: Monday, May 13, 2013

More Information: bit.ly/migrainecarnival

Questions about the next edition or anything related to the carnival? Feel free to post a comment here or send me an email at somebodyhealme@gmail.com.

Content by Diana E. Lee.

Last Call: April 2013 Headache Disorders & Migraine Blog Carnival

noreply@blogger.com (Diana Lee) — Thu, 04 Apr 2013 12:00:00 +0000

Please don't forget: Submissions for the April Headache & Migraine Blog Carnival are due before midnight tomorrow, Friday, April 5, 2013.

Our theme for the April 2013 carnival is: "Unexpected blessings that have come out of our experiences living with Migraine Disease and other headache disorders."

Please send your submissions to me (Diana) by email at somebodyhealme@gmail.com. Please include the following information:

(1) Your name as you would like it to appear in the carnival.
(2) The title of the blog post you're submitting.
(3) The url of the blog post you're submitting.
(4) The title of your blog.
(5) The url of your blog.

The April edition of the Carnival will be published on Monday, April 8, 2013, right here at Somebody Heal Me.

Get more information about the carnival at: bit.ly/migrainecarnival. If you have questions that aren't answered there just let me know.

Like the Carnival's Facebook page to stay informed about announcements and get reminders: Headache Disorders & Migraine Blog Carnival on Facebook.

Content by Diana E. Lee.

Announcing April 2013 Migraine Chat Dates, Times & Themes

noreply@blogger.com (Diana Lee) — Mon, 01 Apr 2013 12:00:00 +0000

Please mark your calendars so you don't miss our two April 2013 online Migraine Chats. I don't want anyone with a headache disorder to miss out on this fantastic opportunity to share support and information.

Afternoon Chat

Our afternoon chat will be held on Wednesday, April 10, 2013, at 3 pm CT / 4 pm ET / 1 pm PT.

Our theme is: Managing the guilt that so often accompanies living with Migraine Disease or another headache disorder.

Evening Chat

Our evening chat will be held on Wednesday, April 24, 2013, at 6 pm CT / 7 pm ET / 4 pm PT.

Our theme is: Favorite headache disorders resources: blogs, books, Tweeters, websites, etc.

For more information about how to participate visit: Migraine Chat.

"Like" the Migraine Chat on Facebook so you can stay abreast of all the announcements: Migraine Chat on Facebook.

If you'd like to receive email notices about upcoming Migraine Chat events and reminders, please send me an email at somebodyhealme@gmail.com, and I'll add you to the mailing list.

There is no need to RSVP or register to participate in any of our Migraine Chats. Just show up & join in. It's truly as simple as that. Let me know if you have questions. I hope to see you there!

Content by Diana E. Lee.

Call for Submissions: April 2013 Headache Disorders & Migraine Blog Carnival

noreply@blogger.com (Diana Lee) — Fri, 29 Mar 2013 07:50:00 +0000

There's no time like now to start planning your posts for the upcoming April 2013 Headache Disorders & Migraine Disease Blog Carnival.

Our theme will be: "Unexpected blessings that have come out of our experiences living with Migraine Disease and other headache disorders."

Submissions are due by midnight (the end of the day) on Friday, April 5, 2013. The April 2013 carnival will be posted on Monday, April 8, 2013, right here at Somebody Heal Me.

Email the link to your submission to me (Diana) at somebodyhealme@gmail.com.

Please include the following information:

(1) Your name as you would like it to appear in the carnival.
(2) The title of the blog post you're submitting.
(3) The url of the blog post you're submitting.
(4) The title of your blog.
(5) The url of your blog.

Get more information about the carnival at: bit.ly/migrainecarnival. If you have questions that aren't answered there just let me know!

Content by Diana E. Lee.

March 27 Migraine Chat: Migraine & Stigma

noreply@blogger.com (Diana Lee) — Tue, 26 Mar 2013 11:30:00 +0000

Please join us tomorrow, Wednesday, March 27, 2013, for our February evening Migraine Chat at 6 pm CT / 7 pm ET / 4 pm PT.

Our theme is: Migraine & Stigma: How has stigma affected your life, career and relationships?

We were supposed to discuss this topic a month ago at our evening chat, but I rescheduled it for March. I missed that chat due to a severe migraine, so I wasn't around to host.

For more information about how to participate visit: Migraine Chat.

"Like" the Migraine Chat on Facebook so you can stay abreast of all the announcements: Migraine Chat on Facebook.

If you'd like to receive email notices about upcoming Migraine Chat events and reminders, please send me an email at somebodyhealme@gmail.com, and I'll add you to the mailing list.

There is no need to RSVP or register to participate in any of our Migraine Chats. Just show up & join in. It's truly as simple as that. Hope to see you there!

Content by Diana E. Lee.

DISCLAIMER: Nothing on this site constitutes medical or legal advice. I am a patient who is engaged and educated and enjoys sharing my experiences and news about migraines, pain and depression. Please consult your own health care providers for advice on your unique situation.

Long Weekend Away to Breckenridge, Colorado

noreply@blogger.com (Diana Lee) — Thu, 14 Mar 2013 12:00:00 +0000

Shared via a Creative Commons License

My husband are off today for a long weekend away to attend the wedding of a good friend from college.

We're headed to Breckenridge, Colorado, and we're making it a road trip because it's so easy to make the drive from where we live, it will be much easier to already have a car with us and we sorta like the idea of finally doing a road trip together after all these years.

As always, I have nerves about how functional I'll be able to be, but regardless of how much I can do Cliff will have tons of friends around to hang out and catch up with.

Although I'll most likely be around here & there on social media (let's admit it, I'm an addict!), I'll be back in full force on Tuesday. See you all when we get back!

Content by Diana E. Lee.

AHMA: New Migraine & Headache Disorders Patient Organization Launched

noreply@blogger.com (Diana Lee) — Wed, 13 Mar 2013 17:27:00 +0000

I'm so thrilled to finally be able to share the news of the official launch of the new patient organization founded by the American Headache Society, the American Headache & Migraine Association (AHMA).

On Monday I blogged in more detail about the launch of this fantastic new organization on Migraine.com. I hope you'll take a few minutes to read that post and go join AHMA.

American Headache & Migraine Association: AHMA patient group officially launched

By joining from the beginning you as patients will have the opportunity to help decide what programming the organization will provide and have a strong influence on what direction the group takes. We truly want it to be by patients, for patients.

You can join by visiting: American Headache & Migraine Association.

Content by Diana E. Lee.

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March 13 Migraine Chat: Changed Lifestyles

noreply@blogger.com (Diana Lee) — Tue, 12 Mar 2013 11:30:00 +0000

Please join us tomorrow, Wednesday, March 13, 2013, for our February afternoon Migraine Chat at 3 pm CT / 4 pm ET / 1 pm PT.

Our theme is: Changes: How we've had to alter our lifestyles to deal with migraine or another headache disorder.

For more information about how to participate visit: Migraine Chat.

"Like" the Migraine Chat on Facebook so you can stay abreast of all the announcements: Migraine Chat on Facebook.

If you'd like to receive email notices about upcoming Migraine Chat events and reminders, please send me an email at somebodyhealme@gmail.com, and I'll add you to the mailing list.

There is no need to RSVP or register to participate in any of our Migraine Chats. Just show up & join in. It's truly as simple as that. Hope to see you there!

Content by Diana E. Lee.

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March 2013 Headache Disorders & Migraine Carnival at Pain Camp

noreply@blogger.com (Diana Lee) — Mon, 11 Mar 2013 15:18:00 +0000

Please visit Pain Camp to see the March 2013 edition of the Headache Disorders & Migraine Blog Carnival.

Migraine Coping Toolkit: March 2013 Headache Disorders & Migraine Blog Carnival

It's always exciting to see this many awesome contributions from the headache disorders community.

Content by Diana E. Lee.

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