Life sometimes has a way of blindsiding you with a feeling of being overwhelmed at the worst possible time.

That's why you have your self-care, your coping strategies. That's why you have us.

I'm Nora McInerney, and this is the Head Start, Embracing the Journey, a podcast where we'll be taking

all those things you usually save for your friend group out into the open so we can all find a bit of optimism.

For those battling chronic migraine, these conversations are going to be even more helpful and relatable,

so definitely stick around.

This show is brought to you in partnership with AbbVie.

So first, let's hear some important safety information and stay

tuned to the end of the podcast for more.

Indication Botox.

Onobotulinum toxin A is a prescription medicine that is injected into muscles and

used to prevent headaches and adults with chronic migraine who have 15 or more days each month

with headache lasting 4 or more hours each day in people 18 years and older.

It is not known whether Botox is safe and effective to prevent headaches in patients with

migraine who have 14 or fewer headache days each month or episodic migraine.

Important safety information. Botox may cause serious side effects that can be life-threatening.

Get medical help right away if you have any of these problems any time, hours to weeks after injection of Botox.

Problems swallowing, speaking, or breathing due to weakening of associated muscles can be severe and result in loss of life.

You are at the highest risk if these problems are preexisting before injection.

Swallowing problems may last for several months. before injection and cause serious symptoms, including loss of strength and all over muscle weakness,

double vision, blurred vision, drooping eyelids, hoarseness or change or loss of voice,

trouble saying words clearly, loss of bladder control, trouble breathing, and trouble swallowing.

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