This is a personal experience, by the author, but one which could help many others to understand more than they do already, about this depressing and painful condition that hits people, of all walks of life, sometimes without any warning.
The writings in this article are not meant to be taken as any form of medical information and/or even with any help with your treatment. You have to deal with your own Migraine problems, as you normally do. However, if you wished to pass on your personal Migraine experiences, then I would welcome this, especially as I am in the process of writing a book on the subject. Send your experiences to jsholdings@hotmail.com and who knows, they might get in the book.
The day of my first attack was during the latter days of summer in 1957. I was in my first year working for the old London Trustee Savings Bank, which was situated in Poultry in the City of London. My position as accounts clerk meant I was placed next to the vault below ground and directly under the main bank floor. I shared this space with a senior accounts clerk, who was nearing retirement. We were both working merrily away writing up the old type account cards and ledgers (long before computers came in) from all the deposit and withdrawal slips sent down to us from the Cashiers. This was a regular daily occurrence.
On the particular day in question, we were well up with our entering and it was getting near to closing of the Bank. Then suddenly, like a bolt out of the blue, my head felt like it was exploding and my eyes lost their vision. Then the feeling to my left arm disappeared and I had this great feeling to be sick, although I wasn’t. I had no alternative but to place my head on the massive ledger and shout for help. My senior accounts clerk called up to those in the main bank building and the Manager came down and started to ask me questions about what was happening to me.
IT WAS AT THIS TIME I THOUGHT I WAS GOING TO DIE!!
Fortunately, as the minutes progressed the vision in my eyes started to return, but as it did there were great flashes down the outside of each eye, which resembled zigzag lightning. This stayed with me for the whole time the vision was getting back to normal, about half an hour. By this time the Bank was closed and I was now almost able to move from my seat with my arm ceasing to be partially paralysed. I was now sufficiently mobile to be able to catch the underground train from The Bank back to The Oval (Kennington), in London where I proceeded to walk to my doctor’s surgery.
Upon gaining entry to the doctor’s surgery and relating my recent experiences to him, especially about the bit where I said I thought I was going to die, he had the audacity to start laughing aloud relating the reasons for why I had had all these symptoms and felt as shocking bad as I did. Not what I was expecting to receive from what I would think to be a professional man.
Although when I analysed what he had said, it did not bear any resemblance to a diagnosis, as to what I had suffered almost alone and at the tender age of 16. He tried to put the blame on the cheese sandwiches I had had for lunch, followed by the four fingers of kit-kat chocolate. OK, at the time it might have sounded plausible, as others did say similar to me over the following attacks. But during my 50 plus years of suffering migraines, these two components (cheese & chocolate) would not be my reasons for the migraines interrupting my life at regular intervals.
IN FACT, I AM HAVING A MIGRAINE AS I AM WRITING THIS NOW!! So what is the reason for this? As yet nobody will be able to tell me. No cheese or chocolate has passed my lips, the whole day.
As I mentioned above, I have been getting migraine attacks for almost 52 years and during that time they have taken their similar course, but not always exactly. There have been times when I do not get pins & needles throughout one arm or the other, there are other times when I do not feel sick, not even slightly. But the THREE main protagonists are always there, firstly the vision in my eyes goes, then the exaggerated flashing zigzags (although sometimes it is to the outside of one of the eyes only) and then the violent headache, this comes as regular as one day following another. The recovery time is always different, with sometimes a more rapid return to normality than some others. The worst being those long hours in a darkened room, under the duvet with the pillow also over your head. Not knowing when you will become NORMAL again, like other non sufferers.
Another cause of my migraines is the sudden flash of the sun off a car or lorry windscreen, this happens when you least expect it or you are not wearing sunglasses. It can also cause the most concerns, as because it affects my vision, so it will affect my view when driving. Fortunately for me, the vision it impairs is my short range vision, so I am still able to drive the car to a safe place to park and then rest up while my vision returns and I can continue my journey, having taken my tablet to relieve the headache bit.
There have been many times when I have suffered multiple attacks in the same day, the most being four. Only the other day I experienced three following very quickly after each other during one morning and this was after having an attack the previous day. In my present position with medication I would not have been too concerned because I have at last found a tablet which nullifies my headache completely and after all these years I can put up with the vision loss etc but I was down to only three tablets and was not able to get my repeat prescription because the manufacturers were not supplying them again until July—PANIC. So my doctor prescribed me some alternatives, of course no where near as good and after taking them for one day, they drove my bowels crazy with four visits to the toilet in that day. Needless to say I spent most of the day and the following night in bed (apart from the visits to the WC).
As we all are aware, we are always at the mercy of the dreaded migraine attack, not really knowing when it will happen and how bad they will be. We are also no given much encouragement from the powers that be, in that they will never know the reasons why we have to suffer. I suppose we are in a similar category to those who suffer badly with the common cold - No Remedy. Although that is no consolation, we must always take the positive view that our migraines are not usually life threatening.
So as we sufferers always do, we survive the current attack and wait for the next one to happen, because as we are certain, the next one will arrive but unlike buses, there is no timetable.
This last round of attacks was the reason I sat down and wrote this article, because although I had been suffering, I was sure there were many thousands of others suffering in a similar way.
Therefore, in closing, I will stress (there’s another good reason for an attack) that the article in this booklet has been written on some my own personal experiences (as all of them would be boring and drive you all to a migraine). Many of you who read this may have similar experiences to me, but whatever your symptoms perhaps you would all put pen to paper and write your experiences down and send them to me by email to the address on the front cover.
In this publication I have put the bad sides of what has happened throughout my 52 year migraine life, but I have also tried to implanted a little humour throughout, as we must not get ourselves into such a tunnelled existence, as migraines can send you, if you let them.
My very best wishes to you all.
Jim Hargreaves
P.S.
Those of you who do actually get to writing down and sending me your migraine life, Please try to include the following:
1. How your migraines started and the symptoms you experienced.
2. What were the responses you received from your General Practioner.
3. The prescriptions you were prescribed and the effects they had in dealing with your suffering.
P.P.S.
I will be writing a fuller version of The Migraine Experience later this year and it would be nice to have some of your letters included in that publication. Please indicate that I can use your letter and your name against the entry in the book.
Tuesday, 12 January 2010
How to Find a Home Business
So many people want to find a home business that they can run on their own and make a good living from. Luckily, for you if you are one of those people, there are endless opportunities. It takes much more than just a good idea when starting a home business if you want to succeed. The first step is research. So here are 5 ways to find a home business.
Look in Online Classifieds
When looking for that perfect fit for your home business, you want to check the Internet. The information highway is King when it comes to home business research. Plus there is a lot of current info on the web. So you'll want to check the search engines, craigslist and the online classifieds. You will find that there are different topics and categories. These opportunities are generally listed under self-employment or business.
Look In The Newspaper
While this is the last place some people would look for to find a home business, there is a chance that you could run into the perfect business. Some people still list their advertisements in the old fashioned newspapers so you just never know. You might even have a better shot at finding the right business since not many people look there for business opportunities anymore.
Join A Work From Home Chat Forum
A work from home chat room is not just a fun place to meet new online friends but it can also be a great way to make some business connections. You want to make sure that you are connecting with those who can possibly help you find a home business because they have their own home businesses. Simply reading their posts about their businesses could lead you to something.
Talk With Other Home Business Owners
If you have done the previous two things you may come across a group of people either online or offline that you can network with. It's always good to be around like-minded people. You can form a mastermind group where you can network and learn from other successful people.
If at all possible be willing to help them and bring value in any way you can also. Don't always expect people to give you all of their secrets and not be willing to help them. Even though you may not have your own business yet, you can always bring value to others. Whether it be volunteering to work with them for free while you learn or otherwise. Be creative.
Brainstorm
Simply brainstorming is sometimes the best way to go before you really get involved with a business. I'm a firm believer in strategy is more important than mechanics. You can always execute the mechanics. But with a solid plan you'll wind up better in the end.
Think of all of the things that you like to do and that you think other people could benefit from. If you see a need that is not being filled, then you might have just discovered a great home business idea. Really think about things your strengths and what you're good at.
Lonnie Bradley is the founder of The Official Lonnie Bradley Blog where you can find the latest home based business, and Internet marketing tips, techniques and secrets. Lonnie Bradley shares cutting edge information for the home based business entrepreneur on how to explode a home business. Sign up for Lonnie's Free newsletter at:
http://www.LonnieBradley.com
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Look in Online Classifieds
When looking for that perfect fit for your home business, you want to check the Internet. The information highway is King when it comes to home business research. Plus there is a lot of current info on the web. So you'll want to check the search engines, craigslist and the online classifieds. You will find that there are different topics and categories. These opportunities are generally listed under self-employment or business.
Look In The Newspaper
While this is the last place some people would look for to find a home business, there is a chance that you could run into the perfect business. Some people still list their advertisements in the old fashioned newspapers so you just never know. You might even have a better shot at finding the right business since not many people look there for business opportunities anymore.
Join A Work From Home Chat Forum
A work from home chat room is not just a fun place to meet new online friends but it can also be a great way to make some business connections. You want to make sure that you are connecting with those who can possibly help you find a home business because they have their own home businesses. Simply reading their posts about their businesses could lead you to something.
Talk With Other Home Business Owners
If you have done the previous two things you may come across a group of people either online or offline that you can network with. It's always good to be around like-minded people. You can form a mastermind group where you can network and learn from other successful people.
If at all possible be willing to help them and bring value in any way you can also. Don't always expect people to give you all of their secrets and not be willing to help them. Even though you may not have your own business yet, you can always bring value to others. Whether it be volunteering to work with them for free while you learn or otherwise. Be creative.
Brainstorm
Simply brainstorming is sometimes the best way to go before you really get involved with a business. I'm a firm believer in strategy is more important than mechanics. You can always execute the mechanics. But with a solid plan you'll wind up better in the end.
Think of all of the things that you like to do and that you think other people could benefit from. If you see a need that is not being filled, then you might have just discovered a great home business idea. Really think about things your strengths and what you're good at.
Lonnie Bradley is the founder of The Official Lonnie Bradley Blog where you can find the latest home based business, and Internet marketing tips, techniques and secrets. Lonnie Bradley shares cutting edge information for the home based business entrepreneur on how to explode a home business. Sign up for Lonnie's Free newsletter at:
http://www.LonnieBradley.com
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Is a Home Based Business Right For You? 6 Pros and Cons to Consider
Given today's frightening and faltering economy, more and more people are losing their jobs. In addition to this a lot of people are fearful that they might lose their job. Given these uncertain times, more people than ever are reportedly considering firing their boss and becoming their own. This is a very big decision, and one that most people simply cannot afford to take lightly. Especially given that most new businesses fail within their first five years. There seem to be as many obstacles as there are rewards, and it takes a tremendous amount of commitment if one is to make a go of owning their own business.
Due to the costs of owning a traditional, brick and mortar business this article will only address some things to consider when looking at home-based business opportunities. With a home-based business, one doesn't have the conventional start-up costs of purchasing, leasing or renting commercial space; no insurance; no inventory, etc. You can literally walk down the hall from your bedroom to your office and begin being productive.
I believe that the essential elements of a truly viable home-based business are these: finding one that fits with your values; has a proven track record; has a top-tier product line with generous compensation; and has a top-rated, all-inclusive system in place that you can follow - hopefully with training, support and a community of other like-minded entrepreneurs with whom you can mastermind and network.
Some key considerations include:
Pros: · No Commute or Office Politics · Time and Money Freedom; Autonomy and Independence · Break Out of the Wage System and Into the Profit System · Opportunities are Limited Only by You · You Gain the Tax Advantages of Being an Owner vs. Employee · Learning and Applying New Skills and Increasing Your Value to Others
Cons: · Some Investment Capital or Start-up Costs are required · There are Real Risks Involved · The Responsibility Rests With You · Greater Exposure and Need for Asset Protection · You Must be Disciplined, Motivated and a Self-starter · Can Be Isolating Without a Community
It is extremely important to do your due diligence when evaluating the various opportunities available to you. Unfortunately, I have heard the stories of several conscientious individuals who got involved with something that either wasn't legitimate, or didn't offer any real training or support. For most of us who entered into the home-based business arena as a "newbie," having a personal mentor or being part of a supportive network was a very important component of our success.
There are other, more personal pros and cons you'll no doubt want to seriously think about when trying to determine whether or not some type of home-based business opportunity might be right for you. Is this the right time? Can we afford to do it? Can we afford not to do it? Hopefully, the list stated above will be helpful to you in your process, and may raise other important questions for you to explore.
Owning a home-based business is not for everyone. Yet, for many it is ideal. I have heard people refer to the experience of having their own home-based business in these ways: "Finding this opportunity was an answer to prayer;" "The one thing in my life I've done right;" and "Even though it was scary and took longer than I thought it would to make money, it's the best decision I've ever made."
Is a home-based business right for you? Only you can make that determination for yourself and your family. I do encourage you to consider the possibility. Who knows, it could be the best decision you'll ever make.
As a successful, mid-life Internet marketer and mentor, Linda is committed to helping others avoid going from Baby Boomer to Bust. Despite today's rocky economy, there are viable options and exciting opportunities. You may personally ask Linda about them by visiting her websites and using the contact information. Linda Compton has a BA in Philosophy; a Masters degree in Gerontology; and a Master of Divinity degree. She was ordained in the Presbyterian Church (USA) in 1987. She has 30 years combined, professional experience in multinational corporate management (home healthcare & hospital staffing); non-profit leadership; the interfaith movement; and philanthropy. Linda is co-owner of Wealth With Heart, LLC and is an M3 Master Consultant. Among her passions are Internet marketing and mentoring; photography; puppies; gardening; and exploring the great Southwest.
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Due to the costs of owning a traditional, brick and mortar business this article will only address some things to consider when looking at home-based business opportunities. With a home-based business, one doesn't have the conventional start-up costs of purchasing, leasing or renting commercial space; no insurance; no inventory, etc. You can literally walk down the hall from your bedroom to your office and begin being productive.
I believe that the essential elements of a truly viable home-based business are these: finding one that fits with your values; has a proven track record; has a top-tier product line with generous compensation; and has a top-rated, all-inclusive system in place that you can follow - hopefully with training, support and a community of other like-minded entrepreneurs with whom you can mastermind and network.
Some key considerations include:
Pros: · No Commute or Office Politics · Time and Money Freedom; Autonomy and Independence · Break Out of the Wage System and Into the Profit System · Opportunities are Limited Only by You · You Gain the Tax Advantages of Being an Owner vs. Employee · Learning and Applying New Skills and Increasing Your Value to Others
Cons: · Some Investment Capital or Start-up Costs are required · There are Real Risks Involved · The Responsibility Rests With You · Greater Exposure and Need for Asset Protection · You Must be Disciplined, Motivated and a Self-starter · Can Be Isolating Without a Community
It is extremely important to do your due diligence when evaluating the various opportunities available to you. Unfortunately, I have heard the stories of several conscientious individuals who got involved with something that either wasn't legitimate, or didn't offer any real training or support. For most of us who entered into the home-based business arena as a "newbie," having a personal mentor or being part of a supportive network was a very important component of our success.
There are other, more personal pros and cons you'll no doubt want to seriously think about when trying to determine whether or not some type of home-based business opportunity might be right for you. Is this the right time? Can we afford to do it? Can we afford not to do it? Hopefully, the list stated above will be helpful to you in your process, and may raise other important questions for you to explore.
Owning a home-based business is not for everyone. Yet, for many it is ideal. I have heard people refer to the experience of having their own home-based business in these ways: "Finding this opportunity was an answer to prayer;" "The one thing in my life I've done right;" and "Even though it was scary and took longer than I thought it would to make money, it's the best decision I've ever made."
Is a home-based business right for you? Only you can make that determination for yourself and your family. I do encourage you to consider the possibility. Who knows, it could be the best decision you'll ever make.
As a successful, mid-life Internet marketer and mentor, Linda is committed to helping others avoid going from Baby Boomer to Bust. Despite today's rocky economy, there are viable options and exciting opportunities. You may personally ask Linda about them by visiting her websites and using the contact information. Linda Compton has a BA in Philosophy; a Masters degree in Gerontology; and a Master of Divinity degree. She was ordained in the Presbyterian Church (USA) in 1987. She has 30 years combined, professional experience in multinational corporate management (home healthcare & hospital staffing); non-profit leadership; the interfaith movement; and philanthropy. Linda is co-owner of Wealth With Heart, LLC and is an M3 Master Consultant. Among her passions are Internet marketing and mentoring; photography; puppies; gardening; and exploring the great Southwest.
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Are You Starting a Home Business?
Home businesses involve a great deal of personal satisfaction as you get to manage your own online business without all the hassle of a traditional office. Though, it's wise to choose a direction that suits you, one that interests you and is akin to your skill set.
There has been an explosion in the number of opportunities available for making a living working online. Perhaps you are a designer, or great at assembling PCs, or an expert in sales. There is strong competition on the web, and in many cases, price is chosen over quality - unfortunately. Running a computer business from home has allowed people to run their businesses on a very flexible level and without the high overhead costs of a traditional high street setup. Door-to-door and telephone canvassing is being replaced by email newsletter campaigns and article marketing.
So, do you pay for a business start up or start with just a dime? Well, either way works, though whichever you choose - a web site is crucial. You can start the business part time while working - so you still have an income. Or you can go for a loan from the bank to help kick start the venture. The only thing you don't pay for is a job.
Many job scams exist masked as a computer business from home. Avoid chain letters and promises of millions in your first few months. Any business will take time and effort to produce a steady income. Popular choices particularly for secondary incomes if you need the extra capital are data entry, transcription, and writing.
There are plenty of reputable business plans trying to sell to you on the web. Use Google to search for the business plan and be wary of promises of fortunes for doing very little. You should question the validity of a plan that promises that. If up-front cash is being asked for, then check it out first. What are people saying? Any personal experience documented in blogs? A good place to start is affiliate marketing where you market a merchant's products for a commission rate. Check clickbank as it is full of popular and selling products.
You can also develop your own product, best way to start a computer business from home. Perhaps you have information of use to a niche market for example. So, you can write an eBook or prepare a web site on the subject. Again, use Google to look for products similar to your own and note the successful ones, analyze why that product succeeded - low price, lots of benefits, solved a problem, etc. Build a mailing list of people by giving away a product for free that entices them to purchase an upgrade or a full version. Offer that as your sales pitch on your web page. A good service to help here with developing landing pages that convert is sitesell.com or wealthyaffiliate.com.
Your working place is your home so have a dividing line between family and work. You need a dedicated work station with easy access. It really depends on how you react to interruptions and noise. Most can't work when the TV is on or if the radio is loud.
So many opportunities exist, and you need to choose what the best path is for you.
Introducing A Complete Arsenal Of PROVEN Affiliate Formula That Can Be Used To Generate As Much As $51,141 In 24 Hours Without Spending A Dime On Paid Advertising!
Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Malcolm_Chuks
There has been an explosion in the number of opportunities available for making a living working online. Perhaps you are a designer, or great at assembling PCs, or an expert in sales. There is strong competition on the web, and in many cases, price is chosen over quality - unfortunately. Running a computer business from home has allowed people to run their businesses on a very flexible level and without the high overhead costs of a traditional high street setup. Door-to-door and telephone canvassing is being replaced by email newsletter campaigns and article marketing.
So, do you pay for a business start up or start with just a dime? Well, either way works, though whichever you choose - a web site is crucial. You can start the business part time while working - so you still have an income. Or you can go for a loan from the bank to help kick start the venture. The only thing you don't pay for is a job.
Many job scams exist masked as a computer business from home. Avoid chain letters and promises of millions in your first few months. Any business will take time and effort to produce a steady income. Popular choices particularly for secondary incomes if you need the extra capital are data entry, transcription, and writing.
There are plenty of reputable business plans trying to sell to you on the web. Use Google to search for the business plan and be wary of promises of fortunes for doing very little. You should question the validity of a plan that promises that. If up-front cash is being asked for, then check it out first. What are people saying? Any personal experience documented in blogs? A good place to start is affiliate marketing where you market a merchant's products for a commission rate. Check clickbank as it is full of popular and selling products.
You can also develop your own product, best way to start a computer business from home. Perhaps you have information of use to a niche market for example. So, you can write an eBook or prepare a web site on the subject. Again, use Google to look for products similar to your own and note the successful ones, analyze why that product succeeded - low price, lots of benefits, solved a problem, etc. Build a mailing list of people by giving away a product for free that entices them to purchase an upgrade or a full version. Offer that as your sales pitch on your web page. A good service to help here with developing landing pages that convert is sitesell.com or wealthyaffiliate.com.
Your working place is your home so have a dividing line between family and work. You need a dedicated work station with easy access. It really depends on how you react to interruptions and noise. Most can't work when the TV is on or if the radio is loud.
So many opportunities exist, and you need to choose what the best path is for you.
Introducing A Complete Arsenal Of PROVEN Affiliate Formula That Can Be Used To Generate As Much As $51,141 In 24 Hours Without Spending A Dime On Paid Advertising!
Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Malcolm_Chuks
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