"my experience with actiq was like a miracle.  i get many, very severe migraines, especially when i am in a stressful, rushed situation.  some of these occasions are holidays, birthdays, etc.  i would try to prepare ahead of time, but frequently i would get a migraine.  when a bad migraine doesn&#039;t abate after the usual rescue and pain management medicines, i would take actiq, without it i can&#039;t participate with my family to help with any preparations, spend any time with them, and can&#039;t even sit down to have a meal with them.  after several times of a ruined holiday or special times with family, they either forget you or resent you.  children don&#039;t understand at all.  so, the next time there&#039;s a special event, you get nervous thinking of it."