Makeovers + Migraines

I try to be as authentic as possible online. Based on the first photo it would be easy to assume that I’m healthy. I look like it right?

Truth be told, I haven’t even worn makeup since last May. It seemed pointless to try and fake it and put on a face of makeup when the only reason I leave the house is for doctor appointments. The reality of these photos? They were taken 10 minutes apart. I gave myself a makeover, and then got back in bed. Maybe that sounds pathetic, but when you’ve been stuck in bed for a year, it’s the little things that bring you joy.

I've had an intractable migraine since May of 2025, and I've been in and out of the hospital a total of 8 times, and have been admitted twice. To someone without chronic illness, the idea of having a migraine every day probably sounds faulty. I'm here to tell you that it's not. Vestibular migraine, migraine with vertigo, and aura, more specifically, is no joke. My migraines come with not just vertigo, but seizures, brain zaps, visual disturbances, balance issues, insomnia, and of course immense pain. These migraines have completely changed my life and left me completely bed-bound for the last year of my life. My doctors are still trying to figure out if these migraines are from my #lymedisease or something deeper. Until we figure out and address the root cause, they will continue wreaking havoc on my brain and life. Most days, it's hard to hold my head up, get out of bed, or even go outside. I can't walk upstairs on my own, take a shower without help, or live a normal life. There’s weeks when I’m awake for 36 hours straight, days when I cry start to finish, but each day, each tear is part of my story. Posting on social media and connecting with others who share similar stories has been a place of comfort for me. I hope that my followers know that they aren't alone, and that their problems are real. To my fellow #migraine warriors, keep battling, I believe in you. I’m so thankful for all the people I’ve connected with via social media.

To anyone reading this, remember, social media is a highlight reel. You’re seeing a glimpse into someone’s life, and it’s easy to judge a book by its cover when you don’t know the full story. More in blog, link in bio xx #invisibleillness #invisibleillnessawareness