The future is getting brighter

 

I was born by the Mediterranean sea, a part of the world where the sun shines bright. Amazing, right? Well, yes and no. Because being a sufferer of migraines means the gorgeous sunshine can sometimes be unbearable.

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I have photophobia, so when I have a migraine attack I have to spend days-on-end lying in a darkened room. This disrupts my enjoyment of holidays, free time with our family, and having fun with friends. I’d rather be a surfing not suffering! Migraines don’t care if you’ve got a big celebration coming up or if an important date is coming up. A crisis is unexpected and can happen at any time. For this reason, every moment without pain is to be treasured.

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Thanks to prophylactic treatment and some acute medicines, my attacks have become more infrequent and less severe. And that’s great news for my love of the sun and sea. I can plan more days at the beach. Swimming and sunbathing is a part of my life again. I’m finally in control of my condition!

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New treatments and medications allow people like me who live with migraines to lead fuller lives. A life without fear of the next big crisis. Things are looking bright. And when it’s nice and bright, I prefer being outside.