Anyone get migraines?

I’m not talking about headaches. I’m talking about legitimate migraines. Does anyone else get them?


I suffer from hemiplegic migraines - a relatively rare type of migraine that produces stroke-like symptoms including facial numbness, severe weakness, and mental confusion along with the skull crushing headache, extreme nausea, and literal blindness that accompanies my more “typical” migraines. Luckily, I don’t get them frequently (usually 1 per month), but I still live in near constant fear of getting another one. 


I can generally sense an attack coming, and they typically last between 8-12 hours (meaning that once I feel one coming I automatically know that the rest of my day is totally shot). When I say I am useless when one of these hits - I mean I am utterly useless; imagine a blind stoke victim trying to built a model.


Given the silent nature of migraines they are often stigmatized by those who have never experienced one. I feel like this stigma is magnified in finance.


Anyways, do any other monkeys suffer from migraines? Any tips on how to manage them when they strike at work?


 

Yes man you are not alone with this. My solution is to get off caffeine and find other ways to get energy/stay awake. Focus on sleeping, working out. and being physically in shape. With WFH, get some dumbbells, a yoga mat, cable, anything you want to use to work out, and do quick explosive sessions. 

My Brother. My Captain. My King.
 

All jokes aside, I get serious sharp pains in between my anus and ball sack. The pain is so intense I have to activate and squeeze my gluteus for 30 secs until the pain disappears. It happens every once in a blue moon.

 

Occaecati quis exercitationem consequatur delectus vel. Quisquam iusto minus reiciendis minima. Velit ducimus unde velit commodi. Dolores exercitationem perferendis alias. Ratione autem facilis nulla qui animi officiis qui.

Career Advancement Opportunities

May 2024 Investment Banking

  • Jefferies & Company 02 99.4%
  • Goldman Sachs 19 98.8%
  • Harris Williams & Co. New 98.3%
  • Lazard Freres 02 97.7%
  • JPMorgan Chase 04 97.1%

Overall Employee Satisfaction

May 2024 Investment Banking

  • Harris Williams & Co. 18 99.4%
  • JPMorgan Chase 10 98.8%
  • Lazard Freres 05 98.3%
  • Morgan Stanley 07 97.7%
  • William Blair 03 97.1%

Professional Growth Opportunities

May 2024 Investment Banking

  • Lazard Freres 01 99.4%
  • Jefferies & Company 02 98.8%
  • Goldman Sachs 17 98.3%
  • Moelis & Company 07 97.7%
  • JPMorgan Chase 05 97.1%

Total Avg Compensation

May 2024 Investment Banking

  • Director/MD (5) $648
  • Vice President (20) $385
  • Associates (88) $260
  • 3rd+ Year Analyst (14) $181
  • Intern/Summer Associate (33) $170
  • 2nd Year Analyst (67) $168
  • 1st Year Analyst (205) $159
  • Intern/Summer Analyst (146) $101
notes
16 IB Interviews Notes

“... there’s no excuse to not take advantage of the resources out there available to you. Best value for your $ are the...”

Leaderboard

1
redever's picture
redever
99.2
2
Secyh62's picture
Secyh62
99.0
3
BankonBanking's picture
BankonBanking
99.0
4
Betsy Massar's picture
Betsy Massar
99.0
5
GameTheory's picture
GameTheory
98.9
6
dosk17's picture
dosk17
98.9
7
kanon's picture
kanon
98.9
8
CompBanker's picture
CompBanker
98.9
9
bolo up's picture
bolo up
98.8
10
Jamoldo's picture
Jamoldo
98.8
success
From 10 rejections to 1 dream investment banking internship

“... I believe it was the single biggest reason why I ended up with an offer...”