Wednesday can always be a difficult day for me, whether I am working or not. When my migraines are frequent life becomes a struggle just to get through each week - and that becomes my goal. Reflecting, I realize this isn't much of a life. I guess this is where depression meets migraines.

I have researched depression and migraines and there doesn't seem to be a universal agreement about cause and effect. Does one cause the other or are they simply comorbid (occur together, but not caused by one another).

I have struggled with depression for the last few years. Having pain each day can be very depressing. I have found an antidepressant that helps me manage the depression and I see a psychologist who specializes in chronic pain.

I am learning that the best way to "live with my pain" is to accept it rather than fight it. I am reading a book right now that explains that there is physical pain and psychological pain. If one focusses on the physical pain excessively, psychological pain can make the situation worse. And I know - many of you are saying "it's not in my head". I totally agree and I agree that focussing on my pain can make it worse. I use meditation to stay calm, I take my medication allow it to help my headache heal the pain so I can get on with my day.

So, what does this have with Wednesday. I am doing my best to be more active, but it takes all of my energy. The weekend with my husband often means I spend Monday suffering. This week I took my mother-in-law out to lunch on Tuesday and today I'm spending the day trying to relieve the pain I'm experiencing. I'm meditating, taking it easy, and trying to stay positive.

Creating SharePosts helps my well being. I realize some are long and probably don't interest those who are going through the same thing. They give me a way to release my anger and frustration at the disease that disables me so often. Those who do read my SharePosts, especially this one, probably see the roller coast that life is when one has migraines. I'm not minimizing the trials and tribulations that migraine free people suffer, I'm simply pointing out those that we experience.

I hope all other migraineurs are having a good week. I hope the weather is good, you're experiencing few migraines, and are able to enjoy life.

Thanks for giving me the opportunity to vent.