A review by bootman
Migraine; Inside a World of Invisible Pain by Maria Konnikova, Maria Konnikova

5.0

If you’ve ever suffered from migraines or know someone who does, you need this book. Maria is one of my favorite psychology writers, so I was a little skeptical going into this book because it’s different from her others. Maria surprised the hell out of me with how great this book is, and now I see she can write about just about anything. Personally, I used to suffer from migraines regularly that were so bad that I’d throw up, and now they’re far less frequent. I never understood what was happening or why, and in this short book, Maria breaks it all down. With a blend of her personal experience and a ton of research, Maria explains the history of trying to understand migraines, the treatments, and why it’s so hard to pin down what’s causing them. I learned so much from this book even though it’s such a short read. It’s amazing how much she was able to pack in. I think this will help all migraine sufferers and also help others understand if they have a loved one who suffers from migraines.