MHAM Blog Challenge, Day 11: Evita (my choice)

We don't always want to be pitied, but we aren't always open about telling people how they can help us. How would you like to be helped?

I don't often talk about my issues with migraine, but I don't care for the unexperienced pity I get sometimes get in return. On the other hand, it is nice to talk with people who have experienced migraine before and can relate.

In any case, I think I've got pretty good control of my triggers down, and I don't need help with that. When I do have a migraine or major headache, I just want help in the form of patience and understanding. I might ask for half an hour of quiet and darkness around the house, and maybe a glass of water and bucket next to my bed, but that's really all I can ask for. I can't expect someone to keep babysit me 24/7 and make sure I'm not consuming or doing any possible triggers, and I can't expect someone to sit around with me while I'm in pain (though, I probably wouldn't want that anyway). All the help I need comes in my loved ones' patience.

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June, Migraine and Headache Awareness Month, is dedicated to Unmasking the Mystery of Chronic Headache Disorders. The Migraine and Headache Awareness Month Blog Challenge is issued by FightingHeadacheDisorders.com.