Welcome to The Migraine Man—your new favourite corner of the internet if your head’s ever felt like it’s trying to self-destruct from the inside out.

Let’s kick things off with a big one: what exactly is a migraine?

Spoiler alert: it’s not just a headache. And if you’ve ever had one, you know that already.

So… what is a migraine?

At its core, a migraine is a neurological condition—that’s right, it’s to do with your brain, not just your head. It causes a range of symptoms, including:

  • Intense, throbbing pain (usually on one side of the head)
  • Nausea or vomiting (because why not add that to the mix?)
  • Sensitivity to light, sound, smell—and sometimes, the entire existence of the outside world
  • Visual disturbances (known as aura), like flashing lights or zigzag patterns
  • Brain fog, trouble speaking, or feeling like you’re in a slow-motion movie scene

A migraine attack can last anywhere from 4 hours to 3 days (yes, days), and for many people, it’s not just a once-in-a-while ordeal. It’s chronic, unpredictable, and often misunderstood.

“But it’s just a headache, right?”

Let’s settle this now: no.

A headache might be annoying. A migraine is debilitating. It’s a full-body experience that can knock you out of action, cancel plans, drain your energy, and make you feel completely out of sync with life.

Migraines can be triggered by all sorts of things—stress, hormonal changes, food, sleep patterns, weather shifts, even smells. (Yes, Sharon’s new perfume might literally be your downfall.)

Why does this matter?

Because understanding migraine is the first step in managing it. It’s also how we challenge the stigma, misinformation, and the classic “just take a paracetamol and get on with it” mindset.

Here at The Migraine Man, we’re not here for quick fixes or empty sympathy. We’re here for the real talk, the lived experience, and the practical guidance that actually helps.

We’ll dive into:

  • What triggers migraines and how to spot them
  • Treatments, hacks, and what actually works
  • Mental health and the emotional toll
  • Stories from fellow migraine warriors (because community = power)

You’re not alone in this.

Whether your migraines are new, chronic, or confusing as hell, you’ve got a place here. The Migraine Man is built to support, uplift, and inform—because isolation has no place in this journey.

So stick around. Read, share, laugh (gently, if you’re mid-migraine), and know that we’re in it together.