I began suffering from migraines at about 14 years old. I only had one a month those days, and they were most likely hormonal. Soon after the birth of my son at age 25, I started having increasingly more migraines and found myself in a world of pain. I would lay in the dark with a cold washcloth on my forehead. Many times I wondered how I could handle another day of this indescribable pain.

When my son was just an adolescent, I realized he was always coming home from school to a mother in bed.  That is when I would set my clock and force myself to get up and greet him when he got home.  Then it was back to bed after he went to his room to do homework.

This went on for years, until one day I decided I had suffered enough. I had been to acupuncturists, dentists for TMJ, allergists, chiropractors and all the other specialists that those of you with these headaches have probably tried.  Despite the lack of progress, somewhere inside me I knew I could get well, and I was tired of wasting my life in the darkness.

I then began to find relief with some medications.  I was put on a few antidepressants and began to feel better. I had two headaches a week which were treated with an injection of imitrex which I managed without a problem. This gave me great relief and I was so grateful to get my life back.  I was able to go back to school to finish my bachelor’s degree.

To further my understanding of this problem, I sat on the board of a national organization for the education of people who suffered from headaches. At that time the board consisted of mainly physicians. As a sufferer, I had another perspective of the chronic headache condition to share, but I was mostly dismissed.

This is when I went back to school to earn my master’s degree and doctoral degrees in psychology at the age of 57. With this formal education, the board finally began to listen to my experiences and the non-medical pieces of what I call the “headache puzzle.”

I paid thousands going from doctor to doctor so I started this website to give back to those of you who have no idea how to manage the pain and suffering caused by chronic headaches. I have information that will give you your life back. Learn more about my phone consultations, and let’s take control of your life together!