Migraine Headaches Hurt the Whole Family
If a member of a family continues to suffer with chronic migraine headaches, the whole family can suffer.
Family interactions can be limited because of recurring episodes of headache, and even headache-free times can be stressful due to the lingering suspicion of what might trigger another migraine headache.
To investigate the family impact of migraine headaches, a scientific research project was performed to help guide doctors and educate patients.
The results of the study are as follows: Of people with migraine living with a household partner, 85% reported substantial reductions in their ability to do household work and chores, 45% missed family social and leisure activities, and 32% avoided making plans for fear of cancellation due to headaches.
One half believed that, because of their migraine, they were more likely to argue with their partners (50%) and children (52%), while majorities (52-73%) reported other adverse consequences for their relationships with their partner and children, and at work.
A third (36%) believed they would be better partners but for their headaches.
Participating partners partly confirmed these findings: 29% felt that arguments were more common because of headaches and 20-60% reported other negative effects on relationships at home.
Compared with people who did not have migraine regarding their work performance, a statistically significantly higher proportion of migraine partners were unsatisfied with work demands placed on them, with their level or responsibilities and duties, and with their ability to perform.
Results from this study show that the impact of migraine extends to household partners and other family members.
The results of this study show very clearly that migraine headaches have a detrimental effect of not just the individual, but the whole family.
It stands to reason then, that if an individual was to undergo treatment for migraine headaches, the whole family would benefit as well.
I am concerned that up to 73% of those individuals suffering with migraines report that they experience negative consequences in their relationships.
This is not a matter to be taken lightly, and should be looked at with utmost importance, as an individual and family struggle to cope with chronic migraine headaches.
If you, or someone you love continues to suffer with migraine headaches, please know that help is out there.
Effective treatments for migraine headaches are available, but you may have to find the one that works best for you.
Remember: seek help, don't give up, and never fall in to the trap of 'just living with it'.
You deserve better.
Family interactions can be limited because of recurring episodes of headache, and even headache-free times can be stressful due to the lingering suspicion of what might trigger another migraine headache.
To investigate the family impact of migraine headaches, a scientific research project was performed to help guide doctors and educate patients.
The results of the study are as follows: Of people with migraine living with a household partner, 85% reported substantial reductions in their ability to do household work and chores, 45% missed family social and leisure activities, and 32% avoided making plans for fear of cancellation due to headaches.
One half believed that, because of their migraine, they were more likely to argue with their partners (50%) and children (52%), while majorities (52-73%) reported other adverse consequences for their relationships with their partner and children, and at work.
A third (36%) believed they would be better partners but for their headaches.
Participating partners partly confirmed these findings: 29% felt that arguments were more common because of headaches and 20-60% reported other negative effects on relationships at home.
Compared with people who did not have migraine regarding their work performance, a statistically significantly higher proportion of migraine partners were unsatisfied with work demands placed on them, with their level or responsibilities and duties, and with their ability to perform.
Results from this study show that the impact of migraine extends to household partners and other family members.
The results of this study show very clearly that migraine headaches have a detrimental effect of not just the individual, but the whole family.
It stands to reason then, that if an individual was to undergo treatment for migraine headaches, the whole family would benefit as well.
I am concerned that up to 73% of those individuals suffering with migraines report that they experience negative consequences in their relationships.
This is not a matter to be taken lightly, and should be looked at with utmost importance, as an individual and family struggle to cope with chronic migraine headaches.
If you, or someone you love continues to suffer with migraine headaches, please know that help is out there.
Effective treatments for migraine headaches are available, but you may have to find the one that works best for you.
Remember: seek help, don't give up, and never fall in to the trap of 'just living with it'.
You deserve better.
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