Late to post today – sorry – but I’m feeling pretty unwell. Not sure why, but the last couple of days have felt like a reversal of all the healing that’s been happening for the last couple of years. I know that I may never be pain free, but it’s disappointing when you suddenly return to “feeling very poorly” after you’ve been slowly moving yourself from illness to wellness.
I have to remind myself that healing is tidal – it ebbs and flows, rather than being a constant onwards and upwards situation.
Because I’m struggling at the moment, I’m not going to try to make a proper a post – and for that I’m sorry – I pride myself of doing a good job, and not wasting people’s time… but sometimes that people-pleasing, gold-star-focused attitude is part of what gets me in a state of chronic overwhelm.
I found some photos I took a couple of months ago when I had my last bad bout of migraines – for context: those are two heatpacks on my neck, a wet cloth on my eye, my almost lost mouthguard in place and my t-shirt happens to (ironically?) read: DRAMATIC. The second photo is me feeling well enough to get out of bed a few hours later – feeling like I’m 100 years old – shabby but upright… so that’s a win.
They’re not exactly glamorous – but they are reality… so if you’re a migraine person – I see you – and now you see me!
Before I sign off, today’s post was supposed to be a WOO HOO shout-out to Studio Migraine in the Netherlands (I wrote about their fabulous work a while ago here). I’m thrilled to announce that late year I spoke to Ellen via zoom, and she recorded a podcast of our conversation which should be coming out in the next 24 hours – check out their website Studio Migraine and have a listen if you get a chance.
(Apologies if I got the date muddled up – my brain ‘aint really braining at the moment.)
Here’s a couple of screenshots from the video which show that Ellen and I were both getting excited (check out my waving hands!) – it always feels momentous when you talk to someone who really get’s it. I’m also including the photo because it shows the “other version” of me – the Dr Jekyll to my Mr Hyde – articulate, animated, capable… a little out-of-focus on the screen but very focused on the subject at hand.
I’ll try to do another post that better promotes what I hope will be an ongoing and exciting collaboration between Studio Migraine and The Mindful Migraine Blog soon…
Until then, I’m off to watch my favorite YouTube channel for when I need to get out of bed but have little or no energy: Qigong with Kseny – I highly recommend her short videos to help you stretch and focus on your breathing.
Then it’s back to bed (at 8.45am!).
Take care of yourselves people – while I take care of myself, Linda x
[PS – feel free to comment, but you might have to wait a few hours for a reply – know that I’m grateful for the feedback, even if I’m silent! xox]
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