Chronic Disease and Chronic Condition Support Community
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Migraine takes days out of your life, and few people understand that it is more than a headache. ShareWell has free online support groups for people living with long-term illness and pain, where nobody will tell you to push through it.
Understanding migraine
Migraine is a neurological condition, and an attack can bring severe head pain, nausea and sensitivity to light and sound. People with chronic migraine lose many days to it and are often told it is just a headache.
How peer support helps with migraine
Peer support can help with migraine because canceled plans and missed work bring guilt and strain relationships. A group understands why you could not make it.
What migraine groups often cover
- Guilt about canceled plans and missed work
- Being told it is only a headache
- Living in fear of the next attack
- Feeling cut off after days in a dark room
ShareWell groups are peer support and do not give medical advice, so please keep working with your care team on anything about diagnosis or treatment. If you are in crisis, call or text 988 to reach the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.
Who these groups may help
- People living with chronic or frequent migraine
- People whose work is affected by attacks
- Anyone tired of explaining their pain
Related topics
These topics often connect with migraine and may offer another helpful angle, language, or support space.
Frequently asked questions
Do you have a migraine support group?
Screens can trigger my migraines. Can I still join?
What if I have an attack on the day of my group?
Where can I find medical information about migraine?
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