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The Gift of Music: Bezzy Members Share Holiday Songs and Memories

Here are Bezzy members' favorite holiday tunes, and how listening makes them feel.

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13 Ways to Navigate Social Media for Chronic Condition Support

Social platforms can be a convenient place to find health advice, but it's crucial to recognize fact from fiction. These practical tips will help you evaluate the credibility of your sources, empowering you to make informed decisions about your health care.

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Can ‘Magic Mushrooms’ Help with Migraine? My Experience and the Research

This migraineur and journalist dives into the research behind psilocybin, a psychedelic found in mushrooms, and how it may affect migraine.

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I’m an Educator: Here’s Why I Talk to My Students About Chronic Illness

By talking to my students about chronic illness, I hope to empower them to communicate their needs so they can have fulfilling careers.

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How Stopping My Periods Affected My Migraine Attacks

My doctor helped me find a solution to stop my periods altogether. Here's what happened.

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A Comprehensive Guide to Our Go-To Migraine Remedies

The Bezzy community is prepared for migraine attacks. Here's what we swear by when an episode comes on.

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I’m a Yoga Teacher Who Quit Yoga When I Developed a Chronic Illness: Here’s Why

I had to mourn the things my body could no longer do, but I found a different kind of strength in listening to my needs.

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Finding My People and Protecting My Boundaries in the Chronic Illness Community

The chronic illness community brought me back to life, but I had to learn to navigate it's darker side.

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How Migraine Can Affect Your Friendships, Plus 6 Tips to Stay Connected

Migraine can impact your friendships, but it can also provide opportunities for empathy and understanding.

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Meet the Martial Artist Who Turned Chronic Pain into Advocacy

Chronic illness can feel like it’s taking over, but it may hide a new purpose.

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Bezzy Members Share Their Favorite Holiday Traditions

Bezzy community members share why making gifts and spending time with loved ones are among their favorite holiday traditions.

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From the Community: What Are You Thankful for This Year?

Practicing gratitude is important any time of the year, but it can be especially grounding during the busy holiday season. Members of the Bezzy Migraine community shared what they're thankful for this year.

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From the Community: What I Wish Others Knew About Migraine

Members of the Bezzy Migraine community share what they wish others knew about chronic migraine.

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How I Find Support in the Online Chronic Condition Community

Finding people who understand your experience living with a chronic condition can feel comforting and empowering.

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Meet Your Guide: Eileen Zollinger

As your Bezzy Migraine guide, Eileen has a goal of providing education and support, while helping you know that you aren't in this alone.

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What Is Bezzy Migraine?

Bezzy Migraine is an online community with peer support, advice, and feel-good stories for people living with migraine.

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6 Things I Want People to Know About Invisible Illnesses

Members of Bezzy's chronic condition communities share the realities of their invisible experiences.

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My First Migraine: 6 Stories from the Bezzy Community

Six community members share their experiences about the first time they had a migraine attack.

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8 Reflections on Life with a Chronic Condition During the Pandemic

Bezzy community members share their experiences of living through the COVID-19 pandemic with a chronic condition.

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7 Ways to Recognize an Impending Migraine Attack

Bezzy Migraine community members share their prodrome symptoms and how they know that a migraine attack is starting.

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Can You Relate? 8 Community Members Share Their Migraine Triggers

Bezzy Migraine community members share their most common, confusing, and frustrating migraine triggers.

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6 Tips for Taking Care of Your Mental Health When You Live with a Chronic Condition

Six community members share their advice for navigating the mental health impact of living with a chronic condition.

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5 Tips for Navigating Doctors’ Appointments with Migraine

Living with an invisible illness can make doctors’ appointments frustrating. Finding a doctor who gets it can make a big difference.

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6 Confidence-Boosting Tips for Your Next Doctor’s Visit

Doctors’ visits can be stressful, especially when you live with a chronic condition. Members of Healthline’s chronic condition communities are here to help.

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7 Tips for Navigating the Stages of Grief After a New Diagnosis

Grieving a new diagnosis is complex. Hearing from others who have been there can help.

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5 Tips for Prioritizing Your Own Needs When You Live with a Chronic Condition

Taking time to focus on your own needs isn’t selfish — it’s responsible and necessary.

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5 Things I Wish People Understood About Chronic Conditions

Living with a chronic condition can be isolating. Finding a community that understands what you are going through can help.

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5 Tips for Practicing Self-Care When You Live with Migraine

Members of the Bezzy Migraine community share their go-to self-care strategies.

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5 Benefits of Finding an Online Community When You’re Living with Chronic Migraine

Explaining my migraine symptoms to others who have never experienced them is hard. Finding a community who already "gets" these things is invaluable.

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Simple Stress-Relief Tips from the Bezzy Migraine Community

Experienced migraineurs share their best tips for managing stress. Committing to simple stress-reduction practices can help you have more pain-free days.