Migraine disease affects thousands of people living in New Zealand. Worldwide, it’s more prevalent than diabetes, epilepsy and asthma combined. In 2017, headache disorder was number 3 on the list of what health problems cause the most disability in New Zealand.

Unfortunately, migraine disease continues to be under-funded and under-researched, and there is a lack of awareness around how debilatating migraine disease is.

Members of the Migraine Down Under community share their stories about living with migraine, in the hope that it makes our collective voice louder in New Zealand.

To share your story to help raise awareness of the impact of migraine disease, and to be part of the change that is needed in New Zealand, please email sarah@sayline.co.nz

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Fiona, Wellington

Fiona has quite literally walked the entire length of New Zealand to see if it could improve her migraine attacks. That’s one incredible feat. She shares what she learnt during her 5-month hike, and during her lifelong journey with migraine.

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Jackie, Nelson

Since age 14, Jackie has learnt to manage her migraine attacks, and has identified many of her triggers.

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Suzanne, Auckland

Suzanne has been affected by migraine since 2009. Focusing on lifestyle changes and managing stress have been key to improving her health.

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Mara, Auckland

Creativity and mindful self-compassion have helped Canadian-Kiwi Mara live a better life with migraine.

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Sarah, Auckland

Sarah from Auckland has lived with migraine attacks for 21 years. She shares how she stays positive and how the right treatment plan has helped.