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Migraine Savvy: Reclaim Your Life from Pain, Anxiety, and Debilitating Attacks

Is Chronic Migraine Destroying Your Life?

Author and publisher: Holly Hazen


Living with migraine can be overwhelming, I know. It’s not just the pain; it’s the anxiety of wondering when the next attack will strike and the frustration when treatments don’t seem to help enough. I’ve been there too.

Hi! I’m Holly, a chronic pain advocate and retired therapist, and like you, I’ve experienced the impact of chronic migraines firsthand. After over 25 years of trial and error, I’ve found ways to navigate this condition that work for me, and I share insights, practical strategies, and encouragement to help you find what might work for you, too.

Are your medications truly working for you, or are you still left dealing with breakthrough pain? Do you feel that constant, underlying worry about when the next attack will strike? Or maybe you’re not sure where to begin to find relief that lasts.

I’m here to help you find practical ways forward. Migraine Savvy offers tools, guidance, and actionable strategies drawn from my own experience and professional insights. I invite you to explore these resources, take what feels right for you, and try one thing at a time. My hope is to help you find relief, reduce that lingering anxiety, and discover ways to bring more comfort and ease into your days.

With the right knowledge, tools and strategies, you can improve your quality of life.

JOIN US ON A JOURNEY TO
thrive despite migraine

Enjoy Your Pain Free Days @migrainesavvyFind comfort and ease with better migraine management

Learn How to Manage Your Migraine Attacks

Whether you're searching for effective migraine relief options, wondering how to identify your unique migraine triggers, or exploring new migraine treatment methods, I’m here to help. Take your time as you explore our resources on migraine symptoms, coping strategies, and lifestyle adjustments that can help make life with migraine more manageable.

First, here are some things that are important to learn as early as possible:

  • How to Recognize and Manage Your Triggers
    Understanding your specific migraine triggers can make a difference. Triggers vary, but keeping a journal of what you eat, drink, and experience before a migraine may reveal helpful patterns.
  • The Role of Nutrition and Lifestyle
    Simple adjustments in your diet, sleep, and routine can go a long way. Learn how food and lifestyle choices impact your energy levels and help in managing migraine frequency.

Understanding Migraine: Symptoms, Stages, and Triggers

IDENTIFY YOUR TRIGGERS

Learn to identify your triggers @migrainesavvy

RECOGNIZE EARLY WARNING SIGNS

Learn to Recognize Your Early Warning Symptoms

EXPLORE TREATMENT OPTIONS

Explore Your Migraine Treatment Options


Living with migraine involves understanding the condition and making choices that support your health. Here’s a brief look at the stages of a migraine episode, common symptoms, and tips for recognizing potential triggers.

Migraine Stages

Migraines are more than just head pain; they often unfold in multiple stages:

  1. Prodrome: A few days or hours before the head pain, you might notice mood changes, neck stiffness, or food cravings.

  2. Aura: Some people experience visual or sensory disturbances before the main headache phase.

  3. Headache: This is the stage where severe, throbbing head pain often sets in. You may also feel nausea, sensitivity to light, or sound.

  4. Postdrome: After the attack, some feel drained, while others experience relief.

Common Triggers

Triggers vary, but common ones include stress, caffeine, hormonal shifts, and certain foods. Understanding what triggers your migraines can help you make small but meaningful changes to reduce the frequency of attacks.


Practical Ways to Manage Migraine Symptoms

1. Identify and Avoid Triggers

  • Try to note what’s happening around you when a migraine begins. Common migraine triggers like aged cheeses, alcohol, bright lights, and loud noises can be powerful. By tracking triggers, you might find patterns but remember it’s okay if they aren’t always consistent.

2. Treatment Options for Different Stages

  • Preventive Treatment: If you’re managing frequent migraines, your doctor might discuss preventive treatments like beta-blockers, CGRP inhibitors, or even dietary adjustments to see if these make a difference in your day-to-day experience.

3. Self-Care for Migraine Management

  • Sleep and Routine: Consistency with sleep, hydration, and meals can play an important role in migraine prevention.

Resources to Support Your Journey

Migraine Savvy is here to offer practical help, but it’s also a community. Sometimes, knowing there’s a supportive group who understands can be just as helpful as any treatment. You’ll find three courses that explore how to get the most possible relief.

The Migraine Pain Management course covers topics in-depth, from migraine prevention techniques to tools for managing daily migraine challenges. And the first module is free.

I have a bookstore with serious and fun books, trackers and journals. I also offer a free workshop that covers natural migraine prevention strategies and effective ways to reduce pre-migraine anxiety. You’ll learn about helpful foods, supplements, and lifestyle adjustments that can make life with migraine a little easier.

Guided Courses for Migraine Relief and Pain Management

Practical Migraine Management Courses

Find real tools for managing migraine through structured, evidence-backed courses that combine video lessons, webinars, and activities you can follow at your own pace. Start learning strategies for reducing pain and improving daily comfort.


LEARN MORE


Click here for three guided migraine relief and pain management courses with videos, webinars, and tools.


Printable Journals & Trackers

Click here for printable Migraine management workbooks and journals with tracking and relief tools.

Migraine Savvy Bookstore

Get organized and measure results with these printable workbook journals created specifically for migraine management using practical, evidence-based techniques. Track symptoms, manage stress, guided food testing and more. Available for immediate download or on Amazon.


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Free Workshop on Migraine Pain Management


Freebies

Watch my free workshop on migraine pain management. Learn proven, science-backed tips and techniques for reducing stress and anxiety, the physiology of a migraine attack, what foods and supplements to use (and avoid), and the top lifestyle changes for effective relief and prevention. 


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Click here to watch the FREE workshop on migraine pain management with tips on stress relief, lifestyle, diet and supplements.

Knowledge + Action = Progress




Boosting Brain Health for Migraine Relief and Prevention

New findings suggest that strengthening brain health and enhancing neuroplasticity - the brain’s ability to adapt - can help reduce migraine frequency and severity. Building resilience through brain-boosting habits, like a balanced diet and mindfulness, supports these adaptive changes, potentially lessening migraine-related symptoms over time.

For brain-friendly recipes, check out the gluten-free, dairy-free recipe index or try my 30-Day Brain Health Challenge to help build long-term habits in an enjoyable way.

Final Words of Support

Managing life with migraine is a journey with ups and downs, and finding what works takes time. The tools, strategies, and insights here are meant to support you in building a plan that brings some ease to your daily life.

If you’re feeling overwhelmed, remember that small steps add up. Reducing anxiety, recognizing your warning signs, and finding techniques that soothe you can make a real difference. Consider learning more about migraine phases and tracking what helps you manage pain most effectively. And if you’re struggling with breakthrough pain, don’t hesitate to talk to a knowledgeable headache specialist about new medications and options - there are promising treatments available that can offer relief.

Above all, know that you’re not alone in this journey. Explore, experiment, and take what you need, one step at a time. Subscribe to stay connected and get a free copy of Track and Tame Your Migraines, featuring my top 5 tools to help you reduce attacks.

Wishing you moments of comfort, resilience, and vibrant good health.

Holly's signature @migrainesavvy



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