I try very hard not to let it define me. I've found over the years that many, if not most, people don't understand it. Most people think it's just a headache.
Well, today, I woke up feeling pretty bad and knew it would be a long day. But, I came into work.
Of course, I have to LOOK like I don't feel well so my manager asks me if I'm okay. I tell her I have a pretty bad headache and she asks if I have allergies. "No", I say, "I have Migraine."
Now, whenever I say this people always ask if I've seen a doctor and have I tried things to help them.
I was diagnosed at 15 so, yes, I've seen doctors and I
Without divulging my medical history to you all, let's just say certain medications aren't allowed when trying to conceive and pretty much everything that worked for my Migraines are on that list. There is one medication that is allowed, but it makes me feel majorly out of it and loopy. And, I hate feeling that way. And, I can't work when I take it. Or drive, for that matter.
But, the point of this post was this- how do you tell someone you aren't close to (in this case, a manager) that you're TTC and that's why you're keeping a chair warm today since you can't take the meds that actually work? Basically, I just shrug and say, "It's complicated." The I go back to sitting here trying to feel better and wishing I could turn off the fluorescent light above my cube. I wonder if it would seem weird to work in my sunglasses?
3 comments:
Migraines majorly stink!! I have a "migraine kit" at work - Excedrin migraine (I agree, it doesn't work fabulously, but it's work approved), sunglasses and an ice pack. Then I hijack my friend's office and hide there while hoping that the headache vanishes.
I'm sorry - that sounds so hard! I hope you feel better soon.
Came across your blog via Samma's...I can so relate to what you're going through right now! I had to leave work early on Monday due to a migraine. I've been in the office the remainder of the week, but suffered through the headache pain. I had to close the blinds and almost started sporting sunglasses at my desk (my manager is very understanding and she said do what you got to do; we'll just call you the Jackie O. of the office. :)
In regard to the TTC, you really don't owe anybody an explanation. Stating "it's complicated" or "it's a long story," is a good way to leave it. Although, I understand how people can push for answers, tell you should go to the doctor, etc. Best of luck to you.
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