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Agreed. The "Sometimes" was a bit frustrating because you are forced to go with that selection even if your response would have been "Never".. That aside, my top three were anancastic, anxious and dependant. The dependant one was a bit funny to me because my husband swears all the time "you have your mind made up and there's no talking sense to you"!!

I don't think it was ever meant to be a trend... Jeeb has had that profile pic since I joined the CB site and CHF changed his a while back (not sure why but assume it was in an attempt to look more cute) My profile image for social media stuff has always been of Bosco my late Abyssinian cat (coolest cat in the world)! Sorry to hear about the loss of your pup that's always hard. I lost my Abby Doo (lab mix) and Bosco (Abby cat) not to long ago and still have a rough time with it. Any animal profiles (except reptiles) are welcome in my book:) Thanks for the link. I'll give it a go and see just how bonkers I really am

Thanks for posting this @Craigo. Definitely something to chew on. I'm down for the Google Sheet poll. In all fairness though, I have to point out that these studies were conducted "after" the individuals were afflicted with either CH or migraine so I can't help but think that the trait outcomes being listed are skewed because who wouldn't be a bit paranoid, schizoid, depressed and anxious after dealing with a good ol fashioned brain arse kicking? I get that it would be hard to conduct the test prior (say on those with a higher likelihood of developing one or the other) but life changes after CH...

Hey @Snowflake. Sorry to hear of the rough go at things! As for mental disorders, understand that they can manifest late in some unfortunate folks.. While late 20's is the most common, late teens are subject as well. As @Bejeeber and @Shaun brearley have expressly stated it may be time to sit with a professional. No one should have to deal with feeling like they are not in control of their own feelings or as if the feelings they are having don't belong to them. Your mention of not being in the "Driver's Seat", Folkes noticing a change in your behavior and the feeling of being watched are a bit of a red flag that something is out of balance (possibly a chemical imbalance) (Not uncommon). None of these things are incurable, but are best dealt with by professionals which we are not. We are all here, ready to help should you need.

Every thought and opinion helps. I appreciate you sharing!

Hi @dehabel, Sorry to hear your bangers are back. Unfortunately from what I've read it's somewhat common after coming off a steroid taper. I haven't read any promising reports about Emgality but you can search the threads by using the search function at the top of each forum page. Do you have oxygen to help get you through? Are you taking any other preventives?

Hi @dehabel, Sorry to hear of the extended cycle you're going through. Unfortunately it's not uncommon in the "clusterverse". Tons of variables could be the culprit for this happening. Not sure where you are located but here in CA it's high allergy season which can be a trigger of sorts. My last cycle that was extended from 4 to 6/7 months occured during a terrible fire that chocked out clean air for most California's. Im not sure what you're injecting when you say sometimes you take a shot but im assuming some sort of triptans? If that is the case you may want to research how to split the dose as triptans can also extend a cycle. You did not mention what you are doing to prevent cycles so I feel it necessary to mention the D3 regimen as well as busting which you can read about more on this site if it interests you.

Made the ugly yellow spiders in my bad dream seem cute!!

Ok now that was horrifying!

So strange to wake up and read this after having bad dreams all night about being in a house infested with big ugly yellow spiders (by product of all the time I've spent in the greenhouse latley i think). In my dream I was trying to vacuum them up, in hindsight I guess I should have been getting my snack on....

You are not the first to report this unfortunately.. As for the duration.... i've had attacks that have lasted upwords to 6-8 hours. Not common, but again not unheard of. Now that we know you are a rt sider (sorry) for this unfortunate experience.. it sounds even more like CH. I'm not a Doctor and have no definitive answers and can't even claim to know "what is what".. I can tell you that shadows are a really unfortunate offspring of CH. This conversation makes me feel like another member @mit12 with both migraine and CH might have some insight? @mit12

Well welcome @sanderson. Glad you decided to join us but sorry you needed to. Some of the symptoms you describe do sound a bit like CH. The "don't you dare try to rest attacks" are pretty common amongst us. I didn't notice any mention of unilateral symptoms? I see the comment about the occipital pain which I don't think is as common but definitely not unheard of. The fact that O2 worked for you (and that you have access to it) is great and is something that works for most cluster heads. Although many of us have experienced O2 not working during a full attack so I wouldn't let that rule out the possibility of CH. From my experience with CH, the pain is typically one sided with the daunting and very uncomfortable/uncommon side switch but it's usually always on one side or the other. I am not sure what you have tried to eliminate the occurrence of your pain but I would highly suggest the D3 Reg which you can read all about on here as it has been know to help with various headaches head attack types migraine included. Hope you get some answers and relief soon!!

Sorry to hear of this! Were they able to narrow down the cause as vitamin D toxicity?

Oh for pete's sakes! This one takes the winner winner polish sausage dinner? Glad your still around @jon019! Thanks for the much needed chuckle!

I've seen both positive and negative reports with regard to sexual interactions regardless of self preformed or a partner in crime. My take is the elevated heart rate either being the culprit or the savior.. Diffrent strokes I suppose All puns aside.. If a bit of single play worked for me and would keep Mr. Dooms day bunny away i wouldn't really care what anyone thought... I'd be bating away!! Check out the D3 it may just keep ya hands free... sorry ... not meant like that.. shoot. Aww everything just seems to fit in as a joke but for real keep on keeping on and thanks for sharing! I hope for your continued success!