3 myths about migraine and retirement

Published about 2 months ago • 1 min read

Retirement is supposed to be the time when you finally get to enjoy your life.

More time for travel.
More time with family.
More time to exercise, pursue hobbies, see friends, or simply do whatever you want.

But what if migraine doesn't get the memo?

After years of coaching women with migraine, I've noticed some common misconceptions about what happens when you retire.

Myth #1: Migraine will get better once you retire or go through menopause.

Unfortunately, that's not always the case. Some women experience improvement, while others continue to struggle with frequent or chronic migraine.

Myth #2: Having more free time automatically makes migraine self-care easier.

Retirement can actually bring less structure, changes in sleep and routines, and fewer built-in opportunities for movement and social connection.

And it can be incredibly frustrating to finally have the freedom to do the things you've been waiting for—only to have migraine get in the way.

Myth #3: Without the stress of work, your migraine should get better.

Retirement can certainly remove some sources of stress, but it doesn't automatically make migraine disappear. Stress can exacerbate migraine, but it’s not the cause.

And retirement can bring its own changes—less structure, disrupted routines, changes in sleep, new family responsibilities, or even the stress of figuring out how to fill this new chapter of life.

That's what I want to talk about in my upcoming FREE workshop:

Retirees with Migraine: Getting Back to the Life You Love

Wednesday, September 2 • 2:00–3:00 PM ET • FREE!

We'll explore how to make migraine self-care easier and more sustainable while making more room for the people, activities, and experiences you love.

You'll also hear from several retired women in my Beyond Migraine community about how they've found ways to keep traveling, exercising, spending time with family, and enjoying their lives without letting migraine call all the shots.

You're welcome to come share your experience or simply listen and learn.

Reserve your free spot here

Space is limited to 25 participants.

I'd love to have you join me.

Here's to getting back to the life you love,

Adriane

Adriane Dellorco (she/her)

I help women take back their lives from chronic migraine with a whole-person approach.

Have questions? Hit reply to this email and we'll help out!

202 N Elm Ave., Boise, ID 83712
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