Today, I was diagnosed with migraines. Any loud sounds or bright lights make it worse. I'm the drummer for a heavy metal band, so I now have to choose between really bad migraines or a career. FML
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Halloween
A failed costume, stolen candy and a very real scare: Halloween, the one night when fear is allowed.
Today, I got a migraine. I work in an arcade with lots of bright lights, loud noises and screaming children. I was stuck in there for 7 hours. FML
Today, while suffering from a serious migraine. I have to cook dinner and listen to the singing of two very tone deaf individuals. I'm starting to contemplate sticking forks in my ears. FML
Today, I learned that pregnancy makes me more prone to migraines, but the only pain killer I can take makes me vomit. So I have to choose between being in pain and vomiting for hours on end. FML
Today, like every day since my diagnosis, I've had to choose between two impossible options. Either I deal with debilitating headaches where I cannot focus, or I feel so drowsy that I cannot focus. My finals are in a week and I can't study. FML
Today, I woke up with a skull-splitting headache. I braved the wind and freezing temperatures to get to work. Today is also the day my boss thought it would be cute to let the elementary school band play at our office. FML
Today, I came to work with a huge hangover after a night out. I work as a marching band director, and guess who I had to conduct a sectional with? That's right, percussion. My head still hasn't stopped throbbing. FML
Today, I went to a concert for the first time in 5 years. I got all dressed up and even ended up hanging out with the band. The night came to a screeching halt when I got a migraine and ended up in the ER vomiting non-stop. I was in the hospital all night. FML
Today, I was forced to come in to work early in the morning. For me, that means I will have a pounding migraine, vomiting, and diarrhea for at least the next two weeks. FML
Today, after pushing myself really hard all week to find a new job, I was looking forward to having a nice relaxing weekend with my family. Nope, I got a migraine and can barely function, but also can't sleep. FML
Today, after two weeks of migraines, my doctor informed me that bowel movements are one my triggers. This means every time I shit, I will have a headache. FML
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Top comments
Keevarou 17
You should always out your health before most things! Remember that you only have one body, while you can have multiple careers. Fyl though, and I hope the medications are effective :) I have heard that migraines are horrible to say the last, so good luck in the future, always a lot of options left.
pavlovaaLOVE 7
Earmuffs...
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Megan98 18
I'm not sure if you even read the comments, but I'll tell you anyways. I have severe migraines too, and I use "Sumatriptan Nasal Spray". It helps me tremendously! Yours might be worse than mine, but that's still something I would look into. (:
eatmyshortssss1 8
OP, I suffer from debilitating migraines. I recommend Treximet. It's not preventative but it works wonders. Also, exercise helps a ton. You gotta try to keep your migraines under control before giving up on your dream!
ChubbyNicki 6
Metal is a bit over done and annoying anyways.
poopcanoe 1
You're probably an awful drummer. Save the world the migraines and keep them to yourself.
firefighterjohn 9
diagnosed with migraines. what? no such thing. there might be something else causing you to get the migraines that you have been diagnosed with.
rpoier 1
Headphones son
Super_Jill_ 1
Just wear ear muffs or something that lets only a little sound in as to we're you can hear yourself play, and sunglasses.
skittlestrailmix 14
Love that :)
OfficeNinja 5
Unless you are the drummer for Megadeath or whatever 80s big hair metal band is still around - you might want to consider your fallback career plan. I mean you might make it big, but of you are pushing 30 and still playing in bars or garages - lets be real. The music industry is brutal.
Snake867 1
You're band obviously isn't famous or out there making millions, so put down the drum sticks and get a real job.