The Journey Continues

So, yes, life is getting better for me headache wise.

I say this, because its been a week since my week-long headache that made me sicker than sick and almost useless.  It was so bad I went into the doctor again to see what she could do(plus I needed to discuss some of my new meds she put me on).  She didn't give me the answer I wanted, but the answer she gave me is one I haven't tried.  So I will try that before I poo-poo it.

I am amused at several of my dear friends who when they ask me how I am feeling, and I answer good, they then ask me if I am lieing.  Apparently more of them read my blog than I realize.  Ha!  Those of you who ask me the second question are the ones I would be honest with in the first place.  I appreciate and love you.  Thank you for being you.

I am also amused at so many other people in my life, who definitely care about me and have heard me say my headaches are improving, who assume I am 'cured'. 

There is no cure to migraine and chronic headache.  I still experience a headache almost every day of my life.  I am coping better, I am treating the headaches and pain better, and communicating my needs better with my loved ones(mainly my husband a few close friends).  I am not judging myself as harshly as I did before for not getting things done or living life the way I think I should live it. 

I am grateful to be in the position I am in now.  I appreciate my pain free moments so very much.  I appreciate my husband and all he does for me.  I appreciate my children and their love and compassion for me.  I appreciate my friends who are simply there for me and are genuinely happy for my pain free moments as well.

I know I am not out of pain completely.  I know I have days that are very difficult to endure.  But I am grateful for what I do have.  My journey continues, but its not without hope and its not without the love of those who have proven their love to me.