I Still Have a Migraine but It's Okay!

My post I Have a Migraine and It's NOT Okay is from May of 2016 and gives a bit of history of my struggle with migraines.  The bottom line on that... 2016 ended with a neurologist confirming that the migraines were untreatable but wanted me to try Botox injections in my neck.  Alas, my insurance won't cover the cost of Botox for migraine (even though it's no way cosmetic) so I didn't pursue due to the cost.

I just continued to suffer but also continued to stay grateful and non complaining as much as possible.  Additionally, I continued to eat low carb and no sugar.  I confirmed that foods are not my triggers other than Splenda (which I don't consume other than that accidental diet lemonade from CFA).  I also continued to pursue the supplement journey.

In December of 2016, my pursuit for better overall wellness, found me starting my own business as a health and wellness distributor.  While trying to learn my business (still failing and learning to this day) and experimenting with the products I found something!  I found 2 products that have changed mine and my husband's lives!  No joke.

With use of these plant based products, over time, hubby found that he doesn't have the stomach issues he was struggling with and I found that I'm resting at night better and my pain and the nausea associated with the migraines has lessened.  The pain has became less frequent and periodically will now respond a bit to OTC pain reliever. Major game changer especially with having a long commute to a full time job while trying to build a home based business.

I AM NOT making a medical claim.  I AM saying that I've turned a corner.  Praise God!
I still have migraines.  This last one seems to want to stay a while, BUT this is the first one that I've had in almost a year that has stayed around (on and off) this long.  That's a pretty big milestone.

In my pursuit to be a better me and a better business owner, I have continued to pray and ride the personal development train.  I still listen to great podcasts in the form of sermons, network marketing training, and leadership.  What a difference they make!  Part of our stress and inability to cope is mainly in our thought patterns and our verbal complaining.  Filling my mind with positivity and taking actions toward growth helps me cope.  I have a long enough commute that I should be fully grown in about another year.  ha ha... just kidding.  I think we should all remain in a constant state of growth and development.  Those around me that don't will soon be left behind.  Just sayin'.

Have you ever heard, "Complain and Remain.  Praise and be Raised" ( Joyce Meyer from her book, "Me and My Big Mouth")?  It's true.  Yes, I still have chronic migraines.  No, I'm not going to shut my life off and not enjoy it nor can I call in sick multiple days a month.  Life is moving rapidly and I have major FOMO! (fear of missing out).  I also want to continue to grow as a person and be an encouragement to those around me.  I can't do that if I whine all of the time or if I'm "stuck".

How did I get on this ramble?  I wanted to write about the current struggle with this migraine and how I've had some migraine blues that have been hard to shake, especially today.  I thought writing about it would be therapeutic.  Well, I was right.  While I was typing this, I drank my superfoods, and I don't feel so defeated anymore.  I also don't really feel like complaining.  I feel like shouting to God how wonderful He is and how He's already healed me.   How thankful I am for an understanding and sensitive husband.  How grateful I am that these supplements have made me feel so much better and how much I've grown as a person and more towards a purpose this past year.

I still have a long way to go, but progress is progress!