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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Dead leaves, the first cold of the season and an umbrella flipped inside out: fall, the season of grace.
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)
itsalanis 25
Oh dear, I find it better to "listen" to your body and not drum. You could take some drug for it, but sometimes it's best not to.
baddawg365 0
Even if it means excruciating and unbearable pain....
ICastillo 25
Well the legends had to sacrifice something to become great......
Killuhk 8
You #3 have obviously never had a migraine...I use to get them every day to the point of me violently vomiting from the intensity of the pain for about 6 years straight...the worst possible thing you can imagine
zingline89 18
Don't fret, you can beat this. I don't mean to metal in your private business, but if you just stick it out for a while and you'll get back into a rhythm. It will be a symbol of your courage and valor.
zingline89 18
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theried 3
You obviously have never had a migraine.
zingline89 18
I just felt like making a few puns, ive had plenty of migraines
iHeartRKO 5
Nice haha
michellenKG 5
You obviously dont suffer from migraines. Its easy to say 'suck it up and follow your dreams' but what fun is your dream if it causes you constant, unbearable pain? Sometimes the old rule of 'follow your dreams' doesnt cut it in the real world.
Killuhk 8
Some people don't respond to pain pills especially for migraines or they just can't afford them...my pills made the pain bearable but they were $45 a single pill
MaveWhite 0
Hht Look into healing yourself. If you already live the "rockstar" life, pills might not be the way to go. Look into this documentary, Fat, Sick, And Nearly Dead. This women also got migraines, did the diet, and it was gone. Look into that, and good luck.
Cloudberry 10
Just like many of the greatest artists in history, you must suffer for your art.
michellenKG 5
And if pain pills worked for him he wouldnt be forced to make this choice, now, would he?