"Despite years of tracking triggers and symptoms, Kelleigh's migraine attacks can still strike without warning. They usually begin as a sharp, one-sided pain in her forehead, often paired with sinus pressure - and on her worst days, debilitating nausea and vomiting. So instead of pushing through and hoping for the best, she decided to plan around her reality. That meant scheduling her rehearsal dinner two days before the wedding, rather than the night before, to avoid potential food or alcohol triggers."
"That one boundary made all the difference. On her wedding day, Kelleigh stayed migraine-free - fully present, at ease, and nowhere near a bathroom. For her, setting limits ahead of time isn't about being difficult; it's about giving herself the best possible chance to actually enjoy her life. "When you have predefined rules for yourself, you reduce some of the cognitive load of not having to decide every single time how you're going to deal with a situation.""
Kelleigh experiences unpredictable migraine attacks that begin as sharp, one-sided forehead pain often with sinus pressure, nausea, and vomiting. She tracked triggers and symptoms for years but still faces sudden flares. She reduced wedding-day risk by scheduling her rehearsal dinner two days earlier to avoid food or alcohol triggers. That boundary kept her migraine-free on the wedding day, allowing full presence and enjoyment. Stress is a major migraine trigger, and predefined personal rules reduce cognitive load. Being upfront with employers and colleagues about needs for severe attacks is one recommended strategy.
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