"A waiting person is a patient person." - Henri J.M. Nouwen

Argh! Have you ever felt impatient at a red light, or irritated at the end of a long line for your prescription at the pharmacy? You're not alone.

Patience can feel scarce when you don't have control over a situation. It can feel like migraines interrupt your life and bring a slew of frustrations at the worst moments. Finding a tiny bit of control can bring us patience later.

Control might look like self-care: a walk around the block, getting up early for 15 minutes of alone time, spending time each week encouraging others who have migraines or starting a gratitude journal. Don't let anyone (including yourself!) make you feel guilty for taking care of yourself.

Here are recent conversations from MyMigraineTeam:

• "Like always, I know the pain will return to normal levels. Patience, patience."
• "Migraine day today. I just have to be patient and keep on with the baby steps."
• "Have a list of things to accomplish but I have learned to pat myself on my back if I get one thing done. Try not to focus on what doesn't get done... Self-care."

Have you found ways to take back control and practice patience? What do you do to be more open to self-care? Share your insights in the comments below or directly on MyMigraineTeam.com.