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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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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j_cat187 20
The irony; if you take medication, you can't keep a beat. If you don't, you get sick. It's a lose, lose!
perdix 31
Stick with the music! The sex with groupies and the smorgasbord of drugs is so worth it! Or so Nickelback would have you believe.
godhelpusall111 12
Unless you're really famous already, I say quit. You only have so much of a chance to really make it a career, and if it looks grim, keep healthy.
stevenmx86 8
Always FYL for migraines but I have to argue that the migraines may have saved you from wasting your life trying to become a rock star. Maybe now you can do something that might actually get you somewhere?
CALLAHAN4 0
hahahaha career!!
xgetxbentx 13
Well fyl and all, but there's plenty of careers other than being a drummer. There's also a lot of medications to help prevent and ease migraines as well as treatments to stop them. Try seeing a chiropractor for example. I have them, and after a week of seeing my chiro everyday I didn't have one for another month (after I had not gone for about two weeks). Then on Dr. Oz I saw that Botox injections can stop them for up to three months (sometimes longer) and if recommended by your doctor as a treatment, some insurances will cover it.
Schiffy 18
There are always prescription pain killers. That way, you can enjoy the best of both worlds.
H3llsOv3rs33r 2
Quit the band because you'll start to take pills to cure migraines and get addicted and end up like Whitney Houston. Is that too soon?
sparta98 4
Contrary to popular belief, you actually can make money in a band without being world famous. You can busk, you can do parties, and then there are countless opportunities to perform in other places that regularly feature live music/entertainment. I hate when people look down on musicians.
Epikouros 32
Good point, although I suspect few heavy metal bands will be asked to perform at weddings and in piano bars.
xStaciexLynnx 15
My cousin is in a band that's trying to get famous so I know from him: chances are very unlikely it will become anything. They were contacted by a record company and all and are now PAYING to perform for semi decent gigs. Every member of the band has another job. Bar gigs do not pay the bills.
columbia20 8
Three words, my intense friend: Sunglasses and earplugs!