Since June is Men’s Health Month and Migraine Awareness Month, we want to discuss the stigma around men and migraines (and head pain, and trauma in general), why masculinity proves a barrier to quality medical care, how migraines are particularly dangerous for men, the current research, symptoms men should look out for, and what can be done.
Mental fatigue is a particular and multifaceted challenge for migraine sufferers. Studies have found that mental fatigue contributes to migraines, migraines contribute to mental fatigue, and both contribute to depression.
The story of migraine isn’t told or shared alone. There are other people in the chapters: significant others, children, siblings, parents, friends, and coworkers. How do you explain to them kindly, patiently, and effectively that migraines change you and how they can help during a migraine attack?