Today's MHAM asks who is part of your care team and what rules still need to be filled.
Doctors - It seems I have a specialist for everything: neuro, allergy, gyn, and soon gastro.
Family - My family has been very supportive of my migraines, especially since two of my aunts have the same problem. My mother had them as a teen but not as an adult. I was the opposite. My dad's side of the family doesn't quite understand but they know I'm hurting. The kids try to be quiet when I grimace and the smokers keep their distance to not trigger an attack.
Friends - As I've explained in the grief chat, I've lost touch with sole friends who were tired of my canceling on them all the time. I didn't blame them, and I have a tight group of friends who are more understanding and patient. You just take the good with the bad.
Bridget -I have a crazy three year old boxer named Bridget and she helps me so much. When I'm feeling bad, she cuddles up to me. Sometimes she acts out but that's lessened as she's grown. More that we go to the dog park when I'm feeling okay, she is less disobedient.
Work Associates - The people I work with have been very understanding mostly because I make up the time I miss and I'm a hard worker. Sometimes I feel they resent me for leaving unexpectedly, but I can't help it. Most of them have a relative or friend who has a similar disorder so it helps with the understanding.
Roles needing filled - It would be nice to have a man in my life to take care of me and my dog when I'm having a bad head day. Due to the disorder, dating is extremely difficult.
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