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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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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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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Comments (296)
DaSandman 9
well, for the bright lights, you could wear sun glasses, i suppose. for the loud noise, ear plugs maybe? if it doesn't affect your drumming...
sadistic_chemica 0
Ear plugs and sunglasses!
kelsswan 0
Smoke weed when you Get one
oiendoio 1
Loud noises and light DO NOT CAUSE migraines, when you have one they make it worse, secondly your not going to be famous
famousjc18 4
Or you can get a real job....
xtna 9
Career. Ha!
gearhead63 1
Dude.... See a dr and get Maxalt (sublingual version). Knocks out a migraine before it starts as long as you catch the warning signs. It's a lifesaver !!!!
Paw2paw4ever 4
You know, really bad migraines and a career are the same thing. You should've said "now I have to choose between really bad migraines or having no career."
supercat23 10
I hate to say this, but earplugs and some decent sunglasses?
Sugah_Shane1 2
If your band is making a buttload of money then drug yourself up and muscle through. It's the rockstar thing to do. On the other hand, if you haven't made it yet, get a haircut and a real job.