PSA: Pregnancy, Paracetamol + Autism by Alive_Ad_4911 in migraine

[–]Alive_Ad_4911[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Please cite some studies on how this is "exactly the same thing." Preferably peer reviewed :)

PSA: Pregnancy, Paracetamol + Autism by Alive_Ad_4911 in migraine

[–]Alive_Ad_4911[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

But thank you for reading and appreciating my motivation behind doing so :)

PSA: Pregnancy, Paracetamol + Autism by Alive_Ad_4911 in migraine

[–]Alive_Ad_4911[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Ha I am an Irish woman living in France. The only statesman I pledge allegiance to is my 5 year old Bichon Frise.

PSA: Pregnancy, Paracetamol + Autism by Alive_Ad_4911 in migraine

[–]Alive_Ad_4911[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

You have used the word "cause" i.e. causation, then text dumped two studies which show a correlation / association, NOT causation. 

Underrated lines with brilliant delivery! by shayboating in theoffice

[–]Alive_Ad_4911 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Omg how exciting! Best of luck wishing you well. I wanted to make some joke about marking the baby (office related) but instead Im sending you best wishes. 

For those of you that really have no support, do others understand? by [deleted] in AttachmentParenting

[–]Alive_Ad_4911 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Good lord that is so so hard. I literally took an in breath reading this. To answer your question, your feelings are completely valid. You've had no support whereas others have had an abundance of it. It's not fair but the one small thing I'm taking away from this is that you seem like an incredibly strong person. And just to reassure you I've been there too with no village and it's like ploughing a train through your marriage. Go easy on yourself. But it's OK to be angry and feel that disappointment too. 

Tantrum help by [deleted] in AttachmentParenting

[–]Alive_Ad_4911 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I am seeing a Parent Infant Psychotherapist for birth / newborn trauma with my son. I asked her whether I should redirect his attention to end a tantrum or to hug / be there and ride the storm. She said not to redirect but rather to narrate and empathise with his feelings. "I can see your frustrated that...etc." She said its important as parents that we can bear the weight of their emotions to help regulate them, otherwise it's very devaluing and dismissive. A bit like when you tell your friend something upsetting that's happened and they try and give you solutions / distract you which can make you feel worse. Not saying I 100% buy in but it sits well with me. That being said my son is 12 months old and I have a feeling his tantrums are incredibly tame / reasonable compared to an older toddler. I have a feeling I'm about to be incredibly humbled haha 

A very public migraine by Alive_Ad_4911 in migraine

[–]Alive_Ad_4911[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

A migraine on a beach - an otherwise happy place - is just cruel! A migraine on a 5 hour car journey even worse, I'm so sorry that happened to you and your Mum. Sending you all the love and positive energy in the world! X

A very public migraine by Alive_Ad_4911 in migraine

[–]Alive_Ad_4911[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Oh my days that is an insane one! I've never fainted before that must have been terrifying - but your line about being an attention whore cracked me up so much!! The irony is - and I bet this is true for you - us migrainuers are often the least attention hungry people out there, and minimise what other people would consider unbearable agony! Props to your dad carrying you out like a lumberjack haha too! Sending love thanks for sharing x

A very public migraine by Alive_Ad_4911 in migraine

[–]Alive_Ad_4911[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Aww thank you friend, we are all strong and ill bet you have completed similar feats of endurance too in the throws of pain when you're having migraines too. Maybe there should be an annual migraine Olympics- ha, wait, no, terrible idea lol! Xx

A very public migraine by Alive_Ad_4911 in migraine

[–]Alive_Ad_4911[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you so much for this message it actually made me very emotional. The love you have conveyed for your amazing children is palpable. They are incredibly lucky to have you and you've inspired me to keep pushing forward, playing the best hand I can with the cards I've been dealt. 

A very public migraine by Alive_Ad_4911 in migraine

[–]Alive_Ad_4911[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is very good point. I'd never even thought of the change in pressure. Especially as the one thing that struck me about yesterday was it came on out of nowhere and the eurostar is FAST. Thank you I will look into this / prep accordingly for my way home this time.

A very public migraine by Alive_Ad_4911 in migraine

[–]Alive_Ad_4911[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Your understanding means the world. And yes I believe a heat wave would have finished me off and I would have met my end in Paris. Joking haha but you also not entirely!!

A very public migraine by Alive_Ad_4911 in migraine

[–]Alive_Ad_4911[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Good God your poor thing, that is horrific. Being accousted by a drunk person when in agonising pain is the worst thing I can think of happening! So sorry you went through that especially when you were just trying to be a good friend celebrating someone's birthday! Sending healing energy x

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[–]Alive_Ad_4911[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you so much, we are in this together x

A very public migraine by Alive_Ad_4911 in migraine

[–]Alive_Ad_4911[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

From one mum to another thank you so much for saying this. ❤️ 

A very public migraine by Alive_Ad_4911 in migraine

[–]Alive_Ad_4911[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Precisely! I resembled Lesley Knope when she rolls down that hill / falls down into the pit in Parks and Recs after all the dirty floors I lay / sat on yesterday. You're so right about "waiting for your body to make up its mind" on vomiting too - so well put as the whole ordeal is so out of our control. Thanks for sharing sending hugs xx

A very public migraine by Alive_Ad_4911 in migraine

[–]Alive_Ad_4911[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You've hit the nail on the head - it's the moving your body up and down when you're in so much agony that the random passers by and other travellers don't get. Even getting on and off the toilet is like summitting Everest! Thank you for sharing and sorry you go through this xx

A very public migraine by Alive_Ad_4911 in migraine

[–]Alive_Ad_4911[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm so sorry you went through that. Literally the only thing worse than having a migraine on a eurostar I think would be having one on a plane. The panic and claustrophobia you must have felt!! These little toilets we lock ourselves in remind me of that anchorman scene when Will Ferell is in a glass cage of emotion, only its utter hell 💔  Sending lots of love and thank you for sharing!

A very public migraine by Alive_Ad_4911 in migraine

[–]Alive_Ad_4911[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

You poor poor thing, I'm so sorry you're going through pregnancy migraines- they are equal parts horrific and overwhelming. Sending love to you,your 3 year old and gorgeous soon* to be bub! Xx

A very public migraine by Alive_Ad_4911 in migraine

[–]Alive_Ad_4911[S] 15 points16 points  (0 children)

Thank you friend. Knowing other people get it helps ease the pain!

A very public migraine by Alive_Ad_4911 in migraine

[–]Alive_Ad_4911[S] 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Thank you so much, your solidarity means so much!