Gotta talk to apartment management about proper ventilation when they paint common areas with oil based paint-and they don't open outside doors for even a little bit. And the area is real close to my apartment-like right through a doorway that is kept open. And that paint triggers asthma and migraines. Couldn't figure out why migraine wouldn't go away with meds and breathing wouldn't stay regulated. Could not sleep right Monday night between pain and breathing. Woke up with migraine that was sensitive to light and sound-usually just sensitive to light, and was queasy on top of it. Took more med. Laid back down,asked dh to shut off radio alarm, called in sick, told DH to stop talking please, even cat didn't meow at me to feed her-she just climbe on my stomach until I moved her off-then she jumped off bed and meowed at dh. Still had headach when dh came home. I was in entryway when door opened-PAINT!! He saw and smelled it. Now we know why. I still have minor migraine but can work through it.

But I am tired of this-tired of not being able to rely on my body to do what I want/need it to do. And not having control on the outside source-I didn't even know about the painting-I am taking my preventatives, I watch what I eat, I am going to bed and getting plenty of rest, I am practicing mindfulness and meditation techniques, and I can't even blame DH for this. Sorry all, but this sucks! I am trying my damndest and it isn't fair!! I know, I know, I sound like a spoiled brat. Rant over! I know, others have it worse. (Japan)