Dulcie’s Story: Trauma, Vagus Nerve & Healing

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Struggling with vagus nerve pain? Hear Dulcie’s story of migraine healing through our holistic approach—and find hope for your own journey.

Migraine Heroes Episode 17 with Dulcie, a woman with long red hair in a light blue blouse, sharing her journey on migraine and the vagus nerve.

Episode Description

From childhood, Dulcie battled with migraines, masking her pain with a facade of ‘okayness.’ But beneath the surface, the struggle was real. In her courageous story, she shares invaluable insights on navigating trauma and migraines, offering hope and guidance to those with similar struggles.

Highlights:

🔗 Calming the Storm: Dulcie discusses the challenge of calming migraine headaches and the relief of experiencing fewer attacks.

🔗 Importance of Slowing Down: Learning to slow down and give oneself rest becomes crucial in the journey towards healing.

🔗 Coping Mechanisms: Hobbies like reading became difficult, yet finding new ways to cope with pain was essential.

🔗 Finding Safety in Fear: Dulcie emphasizes the importance of feeling safe, especially when fear is overwhelming.

🔗 Understanding Trauma: Exploring the connection between trauma and the vagus nerve sheds light on the complexities of healing.

🔗 Resilience and Healing: Despite setbacks and frustrations, Dulcie found the courage to leave the darkness behind and embrace healing.

Dulcie’s journey is a testament to resilience, courage, and the power of perseverance in the face of adversity.

Originally published May 2024

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