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The dreaded migraine that plagues the unlucky is quite possibly one of the most irritating things on earth. A migraine is a headache on steroids. Along with a throbbing pain comes auras, nausea, sensitivity to light and sound. Migraines are one of those things that you just have to suck up and deal with. Over the years, though, I have learned that it is just better to laugh about the struggle instead of letting it bum you out. Here is a compilation of the struggles we all know and can laugh about.

1. When you feel your aura coming on at a bad time.

Nothing sucks more when than when you're running out the door for a big event you've been looking forward to when all of the sudden you get a blur spot on your eye. So you run to the kitchen, down some carbs, chug some water and pop a couple Excedrin. Then you jump in bed and hope sleep hits you before the migraine does.

2. When people say they have the worst migraine ever but they are still functioning normally.

Bruh. That is called a headache and I get that they suck, but take an ibuprofen and quit your complaining.

3. When you sleep through something important.

I had a migraine so I went to bed on December 24, 2016, and woke up on December 26, 2016. I slept through Christmas...

4. When you've been in a dark, quiet room for too long and get bored af.

The struggle of not being able to watch TV or read or book or listen to music or really do anything involving light or sound.

5. Explaining your auras to a doctor and being tested for strokes.

Story of my life, and being tested for permanent brain damage. IDK, man. All I know is I pass every time.

6. Not being sure if this is a migraine or a sign from the Grim Reaper.

Never being entirely sure you're going to make it out of this one alive.

7. Waking up in the morning with a headache and not being sure if it will progress to a migraine or end up being OK.

This one makes me so mad because sleep is supposed to answer to all your problems.

8. Getting nervous you will get a migraine when you're planning stuff.

"Please, brain. Do not act like a raging bitch next weekend."

9. Using migraines to get out of plans.

Literally the only advantage.

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The 9 Deadly Struggles Only People With Migraines Understand

The struggle is real.

1. When you feel your aura coming on at a bad time.

2. When people say they have the worst migraine ever but they are still functioning normally.

3. When you sleep through something important.

4. When you've been in a dark, quiet room for too long and get bored af.

5. Explaining your auras to a doctor and being tested for strokes.

6. Not being sure if this is a migraine or a sign from the Grim Reaper.

7. Waking up in the morning with a headache and not being sure if it will progress to a migraine or end up being OK.

8. Getting nervous you will get a migraine when you're planning stuff.

9. Using migraines to get out of plans.

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The Best Lines from the Fab Four

And in the end, the love you take is equal to the love you make

The sun is up, the sky is blue, it's beautiful and so are you

Love is old, love is new, love is all, love is you

There's nowhere you can be that isn't where you're meant to be

Life is very short, and there's no time for fussing and fighting, my friend

He say, "I know you, you know me", One thing I can tell you is you got to be free

Oh please, say to me, You'll let me be your man. And please say to me, You'll let me hold your hand

It was twenty years ago today, Sgt. Pepper taught the band to play. They've been going in and out of style, but they're guaranteed to raise a smile

Living is easy with eyes closed, misunderstanding all you see

Can you hear me? When it rains and shine, it's just a state of mind

Little darling, it's been long cold lonely winter. Little darling, it feels like years since it' s been here. Here comes the sun, Here comes the sun, and I say it's alright

We danced through the night and we held each other tight, and before too long I fell in love with her. Now, I'll never dance with another when I saw her standing there

I love you, I love you, I love you, that's all I want to say

You say you want a revolution. Well you know, we all want to change the world

All the lonely people, where do they all come from. All the lonely people, where do they all belong

Oh, I get by with a little help from my friends

Hey Jude, don't make it bad. Take a sad song and make it better

Yesterday, all my troubles seemed so far away. Now it looks as though they're here to stay. Oh, I believe in yesterday

And when the brokenhearted people, living in the world agree, there will be an answer, let it be.

And anytime you feel the pain, Hey Jude, refrain. Don't carry the world upon your shoulders

I'll give you all I got to give if you say you'll love me too. I may not have a lot to give but what I got I'll give to you. I don't care too much for money. Money can't buy me love

All you need is love, love is all you need

Whisper words of wisdom, let it be

Blackbird singing in the dead of night, Take these broken wings and learn to fly. All your life, You were only waiting for this moment to arise

Though I know I'll never lose affection, for people and things that went before. I know I'll often stop and think about them. In my life, I love you more

Obviously the best superpower.

There have been many lessons learned.

1. The importance of traditions.

2. How to be thankful for family and friends.

3. How to give back.

4. What the word "community" really means.

5. That it isn't about the destination, but the journey.

6. The consequences of making bad choices.

7. To trust people, until you have a reason not to.

8. To be welcoming and accepting of everyone.

9. How to be my own, individual person.

10. How to work for what I want.

11. How to be great at giving directions.

12. How to be humble.

13. To be well-rounded.

14. How to be great at conflict resolution.

15. The beauty of getting outside and exploring.

16. To be prepared for anything.

17. That you don't always have to do it alone.

18. How to be creative.

19. To brush off gossip.

I have never been so thankful to know you.

Dealing with the inevitable realities of college life.

Don't freak out

Email the professor

Attend the first class

Keep attending class

Have a backup plan

Remember that everything works out at the end

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