There’s all kinds of ways I know that I am getting a migraine. However, there’s one sign that I know for certain. It isn’t very pleasant. All the muscles in my shoulders go into spasm and they tighten up. It almost gets to where I can’t move my arms because the muscles around my neck and shoulders are all tensed up and there’s nothing I can do to relax them.
The weird part is that the headache doesn’t come then. It takes several hours before I feel any pain in my head. I used to struggle with it. If my head didn’t hurt, I didn’t want to stop my normal activities. I am starting to learn that I need to pay attention to those cues. If I take do, then maybe the headaches won’t be so bad.
I wouldn’t wish migraines on anyone, but sometimes I realize that the situation is a great lesson. It teaches me to be mindful about myself. I learn to what it means to take care of myself and show myself love. By loving myself, I will be able to show love to others.
My faith saved me. May God’s peace reside in all of our hearts.
