Insight: Why Migraine Guilt Makes Attacks Worse

Do you feel guilty for missing work, canceling plans, or just needing rest because of your migraines?

You’re not alone—and you’re not weak.

On this episode of The Migraine Heroes Podcast, host Diane Ducarme—who has helped over 500 women break free from chronic migraines—dives deep into the emotional weight we rarely talk about: guilt.

Migraine guilt is real. It whispers that you’re unreliable. That you’re not trying hard enough. That if you just pushed a little more, maybe you’d be okay.

But here’s the truth: guilt doesn’t help. It hurts—and can actually make migraines worse.

You’ll learn:

• Why migraine guilt is not your fault—and how to reframe the silent story you’ve been carrying
• How guilt activates your nervous system and contributes to more frequent, intense attacks
• Eastern Medicine insights on how guilt physically disrupts your organs, energy flow, and emotional balance
• Gentle, practical rituals to begin releasing shame and reclaim your right to heal without apology

Whether you’re a parent, a professional, or simply someone trying to hold it all together, this episode will help you trade guilt for grace—and create space for the healing you deserve.

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