Migraine getting better? Maybe? Maybe not?

Migraines getting better? Maybe? Maybe not?

This time last week I thought my migraine story might be coming to an end, and maybe it is, but maybe it's not. Every day when I wake up (as soon as I have convinced myself that procrastinating is making life harder and that just getting up will probably be easier in the long run!) at some point I worry about migraines. I know that worrying about migraines will only make me have them more often and it will make them worse, but I just can't help it. Luckily I only have one or two a month, although that is quite a few, it's manageable. At the beginning of last week I was sent home from school feeling really ill and dizzy (usually how I feel after having a migraine which I had the week before), I had a doctors appointment booked for later that day so despite the dizziness, I was feeling optimistic in the hope I might be able to conquer (I don't know wether 'conquer' is the right word to use here, but I'll use it anyway) my migraines once and for all. I was wrong. The doctor put me on a tablet called Pizotifen and to take one every evening. At first I was almost excited to try this tablet but the next morning I was dreading taking the tablet in the first place. It was nothing drastic but I was so tired, drowsy and I really didn't feel like moving. Tiredness and drowsiness were side effects, there were a few others I was suffering too, but they weren't too bad. I tried not to let them get in the way of my life (I did nearly fall asleep a few times but generally it was controllable), I wanted to feel normal, but as I continued to take the tablet the side effects got worse and now I am suffering another side effect which is muscle and joint pain (Rare : occurs in less than 1-1000 patients. Yes I am the less than one) in my back. This is making running, walking and just generally moving (and standing still for that matter) incredibly painful. I am booking another doctors appointment for as soon as I can because as much as I don't want another migraine I am not sure being like this is how I want to be either.

                                                             No more migraines?

Maybe?

I think maybe not.

Thanks for reading,

Olivia Mae xx

5 things that make me happy!

5 things that make me happy!

(In no particular order!)

1. Lush!

Walking into a Lush store is one of the best feelings ever! There are so many pretty colours and smells (I promise you I am not a five year old!), there are so many things to look at and I could easily spend hours in there at a time (call me crazy!).

2. Candles!

There is something just so warming about lighting a candle (probably the burning fire) and looking at the flickering flame. If you happen to have a scented candle, it's even more relaxing because you are surrounded by a lovely scent.

3. Being with friends!

When you are with friends it's so easy to be happy! Even if your having a horrible day you can easily turn that frown upside down.

4. Pamper session!

It's important to treat yourself to a pamper every now and then, wether it's just a simple face mask of a full on relax session, it's really important to let yourself rewind and just forget about everything that's going on.

5. Being with family!

Although sometimes the last thing in the world we want is to spend time with our family, but sometimes it's all we need. They bring us back to reality and they're the ones who know us the best.

Thank you for reading

Olivia Mae x

More Migranes :(

More Migraines :(

Unfortunately I am getting more migraines, any of you who suffer from migraines will know that they are horrible.

😷

They make you feel really ill.

Lately the worst thing was I had a migraine when I was on holiday, migraines make me feel ill for a few days so it kind of put a damper on my holiday.

When I have migraines I feel like I'm going to be sick, I have a slight phobia of vomit so....you probably get where I'm coming from, but I know if I am sick it makes me feel better.

If you suffer from migraines please let me know and we can share tips on how to cope with them 😊

If you do suffer from migraines don't forget, they don't last forever and things get better.

Thanks for reading!

Olivia Mae x

Happy Easter!

Happy Easter!

Happy Easter! Sorry it's a little late but (if you celebrate Easter) I hope you all had a good day. 

Tip of the day!

Don't eat too much chocolate!!!!!

Sorry it was short (but hopefully short and sweet!)

Thanks for reading,

Olivia Mae x