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Things I’ve learned not to do during a migraine attack (I know the easier said than done):

• Rush myself (it only escalates everything)
• Feel guilty for needing to rest
• Push through when my body is clearly asking me to slow down
• Judge myself for being foggy or moving slower

Migraine attacks aren’t just pain - they affect your entire nervous system.

For me, the biggest shift has been learning to reduce pressure instead of adding to it.

Slowing down isn’t giving up - it’s often what helps me recover more effectively.

Save this as a reminder for when you need it!

Over time, I’ve learned to pay attention to the subtle shifts before it fully turns into a migraine attack.

For me, it often starts quietly:
waking up feeling off or a little out of it,
a sense of heaviness or puffiness in my face,
pressure around my eyes or temples,
or just a general feeling that something isn’t quite right.

These early signals are easy to dismiss, but I’ve found they matter the most.

Instead of pushing through, I try to respond early and gently, and without adding more stress to my system.

That shift alone has made a meaningful difference in how I move through it.

What are some of your early symptoms?

I used to think my migraine attacks were all random…
but a lot of them weren’t.

These small habits were quietly making things worse:
• skipping meals (even just being “a little off schedule”)
• inconsistent sleep
• not hydrating early in the day
• scrolling late at night

Once I started paying attention to these, I noticed a real shift.

Not perfect, but more predictable and manageable.

If you deal with migraine attacks, this might be worth experimenting with.

Save this so you can come back to it when you’re trying to figure out your triggers 🤍

Most migraine attacks don’t start with pain—they start with small signals that are easy to overlook.

For me, it’s things like sudden fatigue, neck tension, or light sensitivity.
And catching those early is what helps me respond sooner instead of playing catch-up later.

If you get migraine attacks, it can be helpful to learn your early signs—they’re often your best window to step in and support your body.

Save this so you can come back to it 🤍

I still have to push through sometimes…
but I don’t ignore my body anymore.

This is what helps me in those moments:
– water + something to eat
– lowering lights / reducing noise
– sitting or getting off my feet for a few minutes
– a quick temple massage
– asking for help when it’s available

It’s not about doing everything perfectly -
just supporting your body where you can.

Ohhh that explains it!! 😆

I knew about some of these…
but I didn’t fully connect how much they were affecting me.

Especially things like:
• weather or pressure changes
• that “crash” after stress (weekends, after big events)
• strong scents
• hormone shifts

For me, it wasn’t always one obvious trigger…
it was patterns I didn’t notice until I started paying attention.

That’s when things started to feel less random.

If your migraine attacks feel unpredictable, these might be worth tracking.

Save this. You might start noticing patterns 🤍

The migraine attack is gone…
but that doesn’t mean I’m back to normal.

There’s this part no one really talks about…
the exhaustion,
the fog,
the heaviness that lingers even after the pain fades.

It’s like your body is still catching up.

I used to expect myself to bounce back right away,
but I’ve learned to give myself a little more space here too.
Slower mornings, more water, real food, less stimulation when I can.

Not rushing the recovery has made a bigger difference than I expected.

If you know this feeling… you’re not alone. ❤️❤️❤️

Me in bed running a full investigation like:

hydration: questionable
sleep: questionable
stress: high
weather: suspicious

verdict: we might be going down

send this to someone who does migraine math too 🫠

Temperature therapy has been a game changer for me when managing my migraine attacks.

Cold is what I reach for first - my ice hats, chilled rollers, ice globes, even something as simple as a cucumber from the fridge. It really helps to take the edge off, and can be layered with other remedies (balms, oils, etc.). I also love anything by ! They are temperature therapy experts!

Heat is what I turn to when the tension lingers - a hot shower, especially with a shower steamer to really promote deep breathing and break up that head tension. A heating pad for achy muscles, or a microwaveable neck wrap.

I keep a lot of these in the fridge or freezer so they’re ready when I need them. We can’t always plan ahead for an attack, but there are a few simple things like this that can make a big difference!

Please share any temperature therapy favorites you have!