For over twenty years headache and migraine have been a persistent and joy sapping burden. Painkillers, dark rooms, nausea – all too familiar.
A neurologist recently diagnosed chronic headache & migraine. Great for me to have this recognised, but also a stark reminder that these things are not going away and I have to manage the condition for the rest of my days.
This is where Notion comes in (not sponsored). The free app for creating data systems for note taking, projects, and wikis has got me hooked! Easy to use and strangely satisfying to behold. I’m using Notion everyday for a variety of uses but it was my headache and migraine log that became invaluable when it came to my diagnosis.
I complete a daily log. This helps me track headaches and keep an eye on my triggers. Notion allows you to add filters and searches to your database which were really useful features in helping me quantify and summarise my headaches. The result; I was able to articulate my headache and migraine experience in a concise yet detailed way to my doctor. I’ve never been clearer in communicating about my headaches, or in my own understanding of my pain. This has been a revelation.
I’ve made a couple of videos on my YouTube channel about how you can create your own headache log in Notion. You can also download a free copy of my log to duplicate and use in your Notion app.
Disclaimer: I am not a doctor. Keeping a log is one way to help you stay on top of your symptoms and articulate them with clarity. If you suffer from headaches and or migraine then please seek appropriate medical advice from a trained professional.
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