At least with a migraine you don't have to think about all that. Just three words: "make it stop". Bit like (sometimes very much like) depression. It's almost like a holiday: nothing matters apart from your apparent will to survive. That's all that matters.

But 700 dollars is a lot! How did you manage that?

I love the violin. It's too difficult to try it myself I think, but I love the sound. And a string -tet or orchestra with lots of violins, that's as beautiful as a large choir (a good one). Or both! Heaven! Who needs mania!!?