Name: Stephanie N.
Residence: Quad Cities, IL
Conditions: Chronic Daily Headaches
First Diagnosed: January 2010
Q: What is the most frustrating thing about your life?
A: The most frustrating thing is knowing I am letting people down. I find myself cancelling plans and ignoring phone calls just hide under a blanket with an ice pack on my head. I worry that people feel that can't depend on me - I worry that I can't depend on me. I love to be the life of the party and spend time with those I care about, but anymore it feels like I spend my time trying to sleep off headaches. I feel like my normal life has been ripped away.
Q: What are you most thankful for?
A: I am most thankful for supportive people around me. Without the care and concern and love of these people - I don't know where I would be. These amazing people are always lifting me up and encouraging me, letting me know that things will get better, letting me know I will have a headache free day soon...
Q: What is your idea of happiness?
A: My idea of happiness would be a headache free month. Or even a week. Feels like it's been forever since I've had one of those.
