Migraine Awareness Week
Migraine isn’t just about pain; it’s about time lost, relationships affected, and feeling like no one understands.
This year, during Migraine Awareness Week (22-28 September), we joined the Migraine Trust in highlighting the stories of those living with migraine and what it means to them.
In this short animation we explore what it’s like to live in that cycle, and what it feels like to finally find light on the other side.
With nearly two-thirds of people living with migraine are women, and yet symptoms often go unrecognised or minimised.1 With the right understanding, that can change.
Migraine can feel like a cycle that keeps repeating itself. For many, it’s not just the pain but the disruption to work, relationships and everyday life that takes the heaviest toll.2
While migraine may be invisible to others, the impact is deeply real. The good news is that this cycle can be broken.
For more information on managing the impacts of migraine visit our sections on self-care and managing day-to-day life with migraine.
For some, the road to a migraine diagnosis can be long, confusing, and full of setbacks.
This short video follows two people on their journey from being misunderstood to finally receiving the support that made all the difference.
If you or someone you know is going through this, you’re not alone.
Watch and explore Candice and Julie’s full stories here.
The stories shared above are personal accounts from individuals living with migraine. Participants received an honorarium for their contributions, and all necessary permissions have been obtained for the use of their stories.
References
- NICE. Migraine: How common is it? Available at: https://cks.nice.org.uk/topics/migraine/background-information/prevalence/ [last accessed September 2025]
- The Migraine Trust. What is Migraine?’. Available at: https://migrainetrust.org [last accessed September 2025]
Migraine advice
If you are suffering from migraines, you’re not alone. To find out more about migraines, and what you, can do to help break the cycle visit our section dedicated to people like you.