Finally Taking Control Well today was the finally tipping point. I have been a migraine sufferer for as long as I can remember and I'm 19. My migraines cause me to miss work, school, and just living a life. I have depression and anxiety that I have finally gotten under control. Today a migraine that I have had for four days tried to keep me from moving my head making me want to leave work, something I cant do today. I figure now that I have my mental health under control it is time to fix the physical side. I go to the dr. on Thursday to get put on topamax. I know there are side effects to this med but at this point I'm ready for anything. My ray of hope is my mother, also a sufferer (thanks mom), was on topamax once and had no negative effects and it helped her a ton. The only reason she stopped was insurance issues. I'm hoping this step helps. I'm finally liking my life but I want to enjoy it and with these migraines I can't so here is to taking control.