A better understanding

Hi, Mellie.  I, too, feel that people who do not get migraines and/or severe headaches should educate themselves so they can better understand what we go through.  I have had to cancel plans many times because I had a migraine.  A couple of weeks ago, my husband and I were supposed to go camping with some friends, but had to cancel because I was in bed with a migraine.  I haven't talked to that friend since.  I can see it from her point that I have to cancel plans once in a while, but I think she should be more understanding.  Fortunately, the people who count the most, my husband, parents, siblings, and other family members understand and are very helpful to me when I am unable to do things because of my headaches.  Hang in there!!

I agree, most people don't realize we are not in contol of our lives- a headache can knock us off our feet at any time.  If someone has the flu and has to cancel plans they understand, a migraine can have the same effect or worse.  I wish people would get that it's not just a regular headache!  Actually for me I would rather have the flu, the pain's not so bad.