The Best Websites for Headache Support

It’s common for people with migraines and chronic headaches to feel lonely and isolated. We've combed the Web to create this guide to help you connect with one another through blogs, discussion forums, chat rooms, support groups, and in-person meet-ups. You can also find information to help you combat skeptics of this neurological disease. Check out the links below—and bookmark this useful page now so you can refer back later.

Site	Who It's For	Why We Like It
The Daily Headache	People whose chronic headaches are running their lives	Dedicated blogger Kerrie Smyres writes about coping with headaches and migraines, incorporating relevant news and links to other blogs. She also hosts an online support group and discussion forum.
Migraine: Perspectives on a Headache	Any of the 28 million Americans affected by migraines	This smart blog is the combined effort of migraine sufferers—writers, neurologists (such as Oliver Sacks), and psychiatrists. It attracts a large, empathetic audience, which makes it easy to connect with others who share your experience.
Magnum, the National Migraine Association	Migraine sufferers seeking support in the workplace and elsewhere	This site goes a step beyond other migraine sites by tackling the public’s awareness of this neurological disease. Read about how to manage your career despite migraines and about disability laws and legislation that apply to you.
The National Headache Foundation	Chronic headache sufferers who need an outlet for their pain and frustration	This easy-to-navigate resource offers info about support groups in your area, a pen pal program, art contests, and educational podcasts.
MigrainePage.com	Verbally and artistically expressive people with migraines	This site has created a community for migraine sufferers. You can post your personal experience in the online journal, participate in the active discussion forum, join a chat room, and submit art and poetry inspired by your pain.
LiveJournal	"Migraineurs" who need advice or want to help others by sharing their experiences	This online support group functions like a blog—members post poignant stories and readers respond thoughtfully. Recent topics include scent-triggered migraines and applying for disability.
Meetup	Migraine sufferers who want to connect face to face	This site, a collection of self-organized community groups, gives you the chance to meet other people with migraines in your area. Join a group or create your own.
Blog Carnival	Headache and migraine sufferers interested in other people’s experiences with pain	This rotating collection of links gives you instant access to the blogs that are important to people with chronic headaches and migraines. They were recommended by people just like you.