Interactive tool · Dr. Harcourt's Bucket Theory
How full is your bucket?
Migraine triggers rarely act alone. They add up, and an attack happens when the total overflows. Tap the things that are true for you this week, then add the habits that take water out.
1 What's filling your bucket?
2 What's lowering it?
Where to start
Based on what you picked, these articles from the Mastering Migraine Resource Library are a good next step.
Two ways to stop the overflow
Every stressor adds a little water to the bucket. Most days it holds. On the day it overflows, a migraine starts. That's why the same trigger doesn't cause an attack every time, and why working on several small factors can make a big difference.
Take water out: steady meals, regular sleep, managing stress, and addressing hormonal, nutritional, musculoskeletal and neurological factors.
Make the bucket bigger: with the right brain rehabilitation and therapies, your nervous system can handle more before it tips over.