the monster that eats my brain

It takes a hold of the sides of my scull and jolts me awake, growling into my ears, "The day is mine." I am instantly nauseous and dizzy from the throbbing in my temple. I am helpless until it decides to let go. It may take an hour; it may take the whole day before it loosens its grip on my head and leaves me weak and woozy.

It is a sinus migraine.

Not one to have a lot of health complications or complain profusely about minor inflictions, I am overwhelmed when these sinus migraines sneak in unexpectedly maybe once every two or three months and steal my day. This is a condition that has afflicted my whole family. Often associated with a change in the weather, it's like a tornado brewing behind our eyes.

I am back to work today feeling a little wiped out, as I sort through the mess that collected while I was out sick all day yesterday.

I'll should be back to being my old self my tomorrow.