Is a “Migraine Meet-Up” For You?

Don’t worry, I’m not suggesting that you meet-up with a migraine. We’ve done that more than enough, thank you!

No, a migraine meet-up is a special kind of get-together that’s being promoted by our friends at The Migraine Trust.

Recently, the Migraine Trust ran a poll of 1000 people with migraine. 90% said that migraine leaves them feeling isolated – no surprise there, really.

However, 75% also said that they avoid committing to social events because of migraine. 5% said that they miss social events once a year due to a migraine attack, 41% said once a month, and 34% said once a week!

So not only is migraine linked to depression, not only does it make one feel isolated, it’s also keeping us from getting together with people – which further causes deterioration in health (including mental health).

So what if we turned the tables on our annoying Cousin Migraine and used migraine as an excuse for a get together? Well, it might not be for everyone. But basically the idea is to have a little party, giving people a chance to ask you questions about migraine. If you want, The Migraine Trust will actually provide you with a kit, and you can use the get-together as a fundraiser as well.

And don’t do all the prep yourself – invite a friend to make things as easy as possible.

The kit includes tips, a quiz (a great conversation starter!), baking ideas, even little cake flags. It’s a great way to go if you live in the UK.

If not – take the ideas and have your own meet-up wherever you are! If you want to give people a chance to fight migraine, suggest a donation to the Migraine Research Foundation – an excellent option worldwide. Just email them for information and templates.

If you’re doing a Migraine Trust Meet-Up, be sure to send a picture or two in for their special gallery!

Here’s what one woman had to share about her Migraine Meet-Up experience

“What I realise is that the Meet-up offered a really special opportunity to openly and honestly share the experience of migraine, to create something enjoyable and positive out of migraine and, importantly for me, to have a way of thanking those people in my life who really ‘get it’ and support me.”

Deborah Sloan