This study found that the stigma of migraines equals the stigma of epilepsy. I have had migraines since age 3 and to me the findings are completely off. I have never experienced stigma. In fact, at work I sometimes would cite hypothyroidism or migraines when in reality I was dealing with mental health issues. I do believe in stigma surrounding epilepsy, though. But still I think that outside of depression and anxiety that have been getting more and more mainstream, nothing beats mental health for stigma.
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