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UGH – time for a change

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The last couple of weeks have been really tough for me. I don’t know why, or what for, but I’ve been sick and sick and sick. First it was COVID (for the first time that I know of), and then when I recovered (all but my sense of smell which is still missing), I got the worst 3-day migraine I’ve had for a looooong time. One day after recovering from the shock and pain of it all, I got another 3-dayer knock-down-drag-it-out-migraine-shocker… which is not something that has happened for over 2 years (since I was back in my most chronic migraine days).

As a result of all this downtime, I’m way behind in every aspect of my life, including blogging. I usually have a few posts ready to go in advance, so that “normal broadcasting” will continue uninterrupted… but now I have run out of posts, and back up posts, and whilst my motivation is still as high as ever, my energy levels are sitting at rock bottom.

So, I’ve made the tough decision to cut back a little. In everything. Including blogging. One of the main motivators for this blog has been quality rather than quantity, so it makes sense to keep posting, just not as often.

Instead of posting 5 days a week, Monday-through-Friday (which seems like a small miracle of super-human-effort now when I look back on it!), I’m going to do 3 posts a week instead. For me, the posts will go out on Monday, Wednesday and Friday morning, which seems logical. For some of you readers, however, I know this means you’ll get emails on a Sunday night, Tuesday and Thursday night, which is a bit random… sorry.

AND because I am still struggling with the after-effects of the second soul-destroying migraine in a week, I’m going to call it quits for today and come back again in 48 hours.

Know that I’m still here, and still always keen for a chat – even if it might take me a while to reply – I’m still pulling my weight, I just can’t drag as much as I used to, or as much as I’d like – but I’m pulling as much as a I can!

OK then – take care taking care everyone, and let’s cross paths again in a couple of days, and then every couple of days after that!

Hope you’re all doing OK,

Linda xx

PS – the image included at the top of this post is not me… but it is how I’m feeling… at least 100 years old and fading away… although she’s more blingy than I am – yay her!!

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65 responses to “UGH – time for a change”

  1. c.f. leach Avatar
    c.f. leach

    I used to get migraines from the age of 12 to 26 and one day they just stopped. I pray the balm of Gilead cover and wash over your pain. I Jesus’ name. Nobody knows what you’re going through unless they’ve been there. Blessings and Peace!

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      The Mindful Migraine Blog

      Thank you! I’m thrilled that yours ended… and heartily accept your prayers that mine end too… and you’re right; it’s hard to relate to the pain if you have never experienced it! (Lucky them). ❤️🌼

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    designsbyheidi

    Linda, I am soooo sorry. Prayers going up for you to feel whole again really soon! I think you should only do your posts ONCE a week! Three x’s a week is still too much stress. I have been blogging now for over 10 years and once a week is my limit. Your writing is so interesting and well done. But the stress of your self imposed deadlines and post amounts isn’t realistic when you don’t feel well.

    We lead busy lives, even our readers. There is such a thing as “post overload”. This is my own opinion mind you. There are some who I follow and yes, they write everyday. I don’t have time to read every day! I tuck their posts into a file, vowing to get to them, and sadly, they languish in the folder. Take care my new friend. Hugs, Heidi

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      The Mindful Migraine Blog

      Thanks Heidi! I think you hit the nail on the head (ouch – sorry!) when you mention “post overload” – cutting back gives both writer and reader some breathing room – looking forward to having more time to read now that I’m writing less! xox

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  3. Double Eflat Avatar
    Double Eflat

    Hi Linda,

    Thanks for stopping by my blog. As someone who’s been battling Long Covid for over a year now, I can tell you that you’re doing the right thing at the right time. Covid is known to induce splitting headaches and I can only imagine how much worse they must be for you with your history of migraines than the six months I had to grapple with. I have a theory that Covid attacks the weakest spots in our immune system and then has a field day with it. Don’t be ashamed to reduce your physical and intellectual activities to a bare minimum while you recover, lest you risk getting stuck in limbo like I did. After Covid, it’s better to level out than push yourself for a few months.

    As for the loss of taste and smell: Get yourself some essential oils that cover different fragrants – unless they trigger your migraines of course – and train your cells. I hear garlic, vinegar/alcohol, citrus and lavender are among the first things people start smelling again. In my case it was organges/mandarines and roasted almonds (it was Christmas season). It’s very unlikely that your smelling nerve has been destroyed by Covid, it’s more likely that it attacked your smelling cells. You have to help them regenerate by sniffing at essential oils for up to half an hour each day. In my case, it helped kick-start the process and I regained my sense of smell without taking extended detours through horrible parosmia land, where everything tastes literally like crap or burnt. But don’t be surprised if things smell weird while your brain gets rewired.

    Hope you’ll feel better soon, and if your symptoms last longer than four weeks, see a doctor immediately as you’re already on the brink to long covid. If you ever have questions, don’t hesitate to ask.

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    1. The Mindful Migraine Blog Avatar
      The Mindful Migraine Blog

      oh wow – thank you for this feedback – it was the essential oils that made me realize something was off – I use them often as a preventative to calm my nervous system down, and not being able to smell them was my wake up call (that and I realized I couldn’t smell the menthol in my muscle rub). My nose is currently still pretty blocked, but I’m going to do what you say, and keep ‘training’ my nose to go looking for smells and see a doctor in a couple of weeks if it doesn’t shift.

      I’m so sorry that it has been over a year for you – my family got sick and got better, so I’m hoping I’m just a little more rundown than them, but it won’t be long now…. sigh…. here’s hoping.

      Thanks for visiting, and good luck on your health care journey!! Linda xx

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  4. Laura Avatar
    Laura

    Hoping you feel much better soon 💕

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    1. The Mindful Migraine Blog Avatar
      The Mindful Migraine Blog

      thanks lovely, xx

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    Anonymous

    Please take care of yourself!
    I’m so sorry this happened. I’ve had Covid twice and it’s no joke.
    I’ve always enjoyed your blog and admired your commitment to it. But I applaud your decision to pull back a little. It’s ok to take care of yourself!! We will be here whenever you post. ((Hugs))

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    1. The Mindful Migraine Blog Avatar
      The Mindful Migraine Blog

      oh thank you! it means so much to me that people “get it” – and I’m sorry about a double dose of covid… it’s not fun… hope you’re feeling ok today, L xx

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  6. Hope found in M.E. Avatar
    Hope found in M.E.

    So sorry, Linda. I hope the migraine continues to ease off. Sounds really tough going. It was kind of you to interact on my post. I haven’t written a blog post in sooo long. Hoping to get back into it. But monthly will be the goal if I manage it. Wishing you better days.

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      The Mindful Migraine Blog

      What a coincidence that we crossed digital paths if you haven’t blogged for awhile – it was meant to be! xx

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  7. Michael Williams Avatar
    Michael Williams

    i’m sorry to read about your migraine. my headaches are so debilitating that I am up to 3 Alleve (Naproxen) pills whenever I feel one coming on. So i do my best to avoid foods/situations where that could occur.

    I hope you’re feeling better! Mike

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    1. The Mindful Migraine Blog Avatar
      The Mindful Migraine Blog

      Thanks Mike – it’s a roller coaster – I got good at picking my triggers too, but I think COVID messed something up! Anyway, less time writing means more time reading – so that’s a win! ❣️

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  8. Wholeness Chronicles Avatar
    Wholeness Chronicles

    Hope you feel better soon and take care. 🙏

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      The Mindful Migraine Blog

      thank you kindly, xx

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