# headache (blogs) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 4 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover headache. Page: Feed: --- ## [Been going through an unforced flare-up due to someone else’s mistake](https://mattsbigfatarse.com/health/medication/been-going-through-an-unforced-flare-up-due-to-someone-elses-mistake/) _2026-08-17 · Matt · Matt's Big Fat Arse_ My immune system is trying to eat my spine. Yes, I have Ankylosing Spondylitis. I take Yuflyma – a biologic... read more Been going through an unforced flare-up due to someone else’s mistake The post Been going through an unforced flare-up due to someone else’s mistake appeared first on Matt's Big Fat Arse . ## [Why Do Grocery Stores Make Me Dizzy? Understanding One of the Most Overlooked Signs of Migraine](https://mindwavewellness.substack.com/p/why-do-grocery-stores-make-me-dizzy) _2026-08-01 · Mind Wave Wellness · Mind Wave Wellness Blog_ Contrary to popular belief, you don’t need to have a headache to be having a migraine attack. ## [My sleep is out of sync](https://mattsbigfatarse.com/life/my-sleep-is-out-of-sync/) _2026-07-28 · Matt · Matt's Big Fat Arse_ While, yes, I m too tired to stay awake by about 6 or 7 pm, I am getting good sleep and... read more My sleep is out of sync The post My sleep is out of sync appeared first on Matt s Big Fat Arse . ## [Recovering from a nasty one](https://mattsbigfatarse.com/life/recovering-from-a-nasty-one/) _2026-07-24 · Matt · Matt's Big Fat Arse_ I had a massive flare-up and migraine attack yesterday. It was so bad that I did not even feel like... read more Recovering from a nasty one The post Recovering from a nasty one appeared first on Matt s Big Fat Arse . ## [Over 13 hours of sleep](https://mattsbigfatarse.com/life/over-13-hours-of-sleep/) _2026-07-16 · Matt · Matt's Big Fat Arse_ Last night, I went to bed in my new bed. I woke up over thirteen hours later. I feel well-rested... read more Over 13 hours of sleep The post Over 13 hours of sleep appeared first on Matt s Big Fat Arse . ## [Just an hour or two of sleep](https://mattsbigfatarse.com/stuff/just-an-hour-or-two-of-sleep/) _2026-07-14 · Matt · Matt's Big Fat Arse_ Here I am, tired all the time, and my body says, Yeah, that s enough sleep . Man, that barely even counts... read more Just an hour or two of sleep The post Just an hour or two of sleep appeared first on Matt s Big Fat Arse . ## [I’m just so tired all the time right now](https://mattsbigfatarse.com/health/sleep/im-just-so-tired-all-the-time-right-now/) _2026-07-14 · Matt · Matt's Big Fat Arse_ Uh, how can I sleep this much and still be tired? The post I m just so tired all the time right now appeared first on Matt s Big Fat Arse . ## [July 1st Is Here... But Here's What Actually Changed Under Georgia's New HOA Law](https://www.homesweetheadache.com/post/july-1st-is-here-but-here-s-what-actually-changed-under-georgia-s-new-hoa-law) _2026-07-01 · Nicole Reeves · home sweet headache_ Over the past several weeks, I've seen countless social media posts saying that Georgia's new HOA law, SB 406, "takes effect July 1." That's only partially true. While July 1 is an important milestone, it's important for homeowners to understand exactly what changed—and what hasn't. What Became Effective on July 1? Only Section 7 of the Georgia Property Owners' Bill of Rights Act became effective… ## [July Is Chronic Disease Month](https://mindwavewellness.substack.com/p/july-is-chronic-disease-month) _2026-07-01 · Mind Wave Wellness · Mind Wave Wellness Blog_ Let’s Talk About What That Really Means ## [5 Things I Wish Someone Had Told Me Before My Vestibular Disorder Diagnosis](https://mindwavewellness.substack.com/p/5-things-i-wish-someone-had-told) _2026-06-29 · Mind Wave Wellness · Mind Wave Wellness Blog_ In late 2020, my life changed unexpectedly. ## [The best possible](http://wordridden.com/post/1084) _2026-06-24 · WordRidden_ I think I may have had the perfect swim today. We’re in the middle of a brutal heatwave, and the only saving grace is that I have the time and ability to cool down with a swim every day. So I went down to the beach this morning with the aim of swimming early-ish and avoiding the worst of the heat. I didn’t entirely succeed because it was already about 30C/86F at 10 a.m. The water, though, was… ## [Today is a good day](https://mattsbigfatarse.com/life/today-is-a-good-day/) _2026-06-21 · Matt · Matt's Big Fat Arse_ Despite the heat, last night I got a good sleep and woke up feeling better than I have in a... read more Today is a good day The post Today is a good day appeared first on Matt s Big Fat Arse . ## [When HOA Boards Can No Longer Rule Through Fear, Their True Colors Start Showing](https://www.homesweetheadache.com/post/when-hoa-boards-can-no-longer-rule-through-fear-their-true-colors-start-showing) _2026-06-18 · Nicole Reeves · home sweet headache_ For years, many homeowners in HOA communities have been told the same thing: “Rules are rules.” No commercial vehicles. No logos on vehicles. No exceptions. No flexibility. No discussion. Homeowners have received violation letters, threats of fines, and endless reminders that the covenants and bylaws must be followed “to protect the community.” But something interesting happens when an HOA board… ## [SB 406 Is Coming: What Georgia Homeowners Should Be Doing Right Now](https://www.homesweetheadache.com/post/sb-406-is-coming-what-georgia-homeowners-should-be-doing-right-now) _2026-06-12 · Nicole Reeves · home sweet headache_ When Georgia's Property Owners' Bill of Rights Act (SB 406) takes effect, many homeowners will finally have protections they've been asking for for years. But here's the question nobody is asking: Are homeowners actually prepared to use those protections? Because a law is only as powerful as your ability to document, organize, and advocate for yourself. Many homeowners assume SB 406 will magically… ## [Georgia HOA Reform Is No Longer a Conversation—It's the Law](https://www.homesweetheadache.com/post/georgia-hoa-reform-is-no-longer-a-conversation-it-s-the-law) _2026-06-12 · Nicole Reeves · home sweet headache_ For years, homeowners across Georgia have been told the same thing: "If you don't like your HOA, move." "If you bought in an HOA, you agreed to the rules." "The board can do that." Many homeowners accepted those responses because they didn't know they had any other choice. Others didn't. They attended meetings. They requested records. They questioned budgets. They challenged selective enforcement.… ## [June is Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month: Why It Matters and How to Protect Your Brain Health](https://mindwavewellness.substack.com/p/june-is-alzheimers-and-brain-awareness) _2026-06-01 · Mind Wave Wellness · Mind Wave Wellness Blog_ June marks Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month, a time to shine a light on the silent epidemic affecting millions worldwide. ## [This Disease Could Soon Affect More People Than the Entire Population of Europe By 2050](https://mindwavewellness.substack.com/p/this-disease-could-soon-affect-more) _2026-05-26 · Mind Wave Wellness · Mind Wave Wellness Blog_ A recent article projects diabetes is becoming one of the world’s most costly and life altering chronic conditions, but it may still be preventable. ## [Linda Pritchett Recognizes Homeowners Fighting for HOA Reform](https://www.homesweetheadache.com/post/linda-pritchett-recognizes-homeowners-fighting-for-hoa-reform) _2026-05-15 · Nicole Reeves · home sweet headache_ At the April 16th City Council meeting in the City of South Fulton, something powerful happened — homeowners who have spent years speaking up about HOA abuse, lack of transparency, retaliation, and the need for meaningful reform were publicly recognized for their advocacy and persistence. I was deeply honored to stand alongside other dedicated homeowners as we were recognized by Linda Pritchett… ## [Is Your Mom to Thank or Blame for Your Health?](https://mindwavewellness.substack.com/p/is-your-mom-to-thank-or-blame-for) _2026-05-01 · Mind Wave Wellness · Mind Wave Wellness Blog_ Mother’s Day is a time to reflect on the women who raised us, supported us, and helped shape who we are today. ## [Stretching properly](https://mattsbigfatarse.com/reporting-in/after-excersise-report/stretching-properly/) _2026-04-21 · Matt · Matt's Big Fat Arse_ I left it far too long to remember to stretch. When I was at the physio course, they showed us... read more Stretching properly The post Stretching properly appeared first on Matt s Big Fat Arse . ## [I slept a lot and now have pain](https://mattsbigfatarse.com/life/i-slept-a-lot-and-now-have-pain/) _2026-04-13 · Matt · Matt's Big Fat Arse_ I slept through a lot of today, and now I am paying the price with head and neck pain. If... read more I slept a lot and now have pain The post I slept a lot and now have pain appeared first on Matt s Big Fat Arse . ## [Feeling pretty good today](https://mattsbigfatarse.com/life/feeling-pretty-good-today/) _2026-04-08 · Matt · Matt's Big Fat Arse_ Yesterday was rough, but today feels pretty nice: Minimal pain, minimal stiffness, minimal fatigue. I might even go outside. The post Feeling pretty good today appeared first on Matt s Big Fat Arse . ## [I went outside: There were people; I came home](https://mattsbigfatarse.com/life/i-went-outside-there-were-people-i-came-home/) _2026-04-01 · Matt · Matt's Big Fat Arse_ The post I went outside: There were people; I came home appeared first on Matt s Big Fat Arse . ## [Reclaiming Life With Vestibular Migraine: Sara’s Story](https://mindwavewellness.substack.com/p/reclaiming-life-with-vestibular-migraine) _2026-03-30 · Mind Wave Wellness · Mind Wave Wellness Blog_ When Sara woke up one morning with sudden vertigo after a trip, she assumed it was something minor that would pass quickly. ## [Dizzy After Travel? It Could Be MdDS](https://mindwavewellness.substack.com/p/feeling-like-youre-still-rocking) _2026-03-23 · Mind Wave Wellness · Mind Wave Wellness Blog_ Some people notice a strange sensation after traveling, especially after spending time on a boat, plane, or long car ride. ## [What Is a Chronic Illness and Could You Be Living With One?](https://mindwavewellness.substack.com/p/what-is-a-chronic-illness-and-could) _2026-03-10 · Mind Wave Wellness · Mind Wave Wellness Blog_ The CDC states 3 in 4 adults live with a chronic condition. Here’s how to recognize the signs and what you can do about it. ## [HOA Nightmare: Homeowner Blocked From Selling Over $8,000 Fee](https://www.homesweetheadache.com/post/hoa-nightmare-homeowner-blocked-from-selling-over-8-000-fee) _2026-02-26 · Nicole Reeves · home sweet headache_ Homeowners associations (HOAs) often promise well-maintained communities and stable property values — but for one metro Atlanta resident, the reality has been anything but that. A recent Atlanta News First investigative video exposes a troubling situation in which an HOA is demanding roughly $8,000 in fees and liens before a homeowner is allowed to sell his property — forcing him to take the… ## [Why HOAs Can Be a Homeowner Headache: HOA Problem Insights](https://www.homesweetheadache.com/post/why-hoas-can-be-a-homeowner-headache-hoa-problem-insights) _2026-02-26 · Nicole Reeves · home sweet headache_ You bought your dream home, picturing peaceful weekends and cozy evenings. But then, the HOA rules start rolling in. Suddenly, your perfect neighborhood feels more like a battleground. Sound familiar? If you’ve ever felt frustrated by your Homeowners Association, you’re not alone. HOAs can sometimes turn your home sweet headache into a full-blown ordeal. Let’s dive into why HOAs can be such a… ## [Recent Study Reveals How Diabetes May Be Affecting Your Balance](https://mindwavewellness.substack.com/p/recent-study-reveals-how-diabetes) _2026-02-23 · Mind Wave Wellness · Mind Wave Wellness Blog_ If you’re living with diabetes and have ever felt unsteady, off balance, or dizzy, you’re not alone. ## [Lessons from HOA Abuse Case Examples](https://www.homesweetheadache.com/post/lessons-from-hoa-abuse-case-examples) _2026-02-03 · Nicole Reeves · home sweet headache_ If you’ve ever felt like your Homeowners Association (HOA) is more of a headache than a help, you’re not alone. I’ve seen firsthand how HOA abuse can turn a dream neighborhood into a nightmare. Today, I want to share some real-life HOA abuse case examples that reveal the ugly side of these organizations—and more importantly, what you can learn from them to protect yourself. Let’s dive in and… ## [The True Origins of HOAs—and Why Discrimination Is Baked Into the System](https://www.homesweetheadache.com/post/the-true-origins-of-hoas-and-why-discrimination-is-baked-into-the-system) _2026-02-02 · Nicole Reeves · home sweet headache_ Homeowners Associations (HOAs) are often marketed as guardians of “property values” and “community standards.” But the uncomfortable truth is this: HOAs were born out of a system designed to exclude. Understanding their origins explains why so many modern HOA disputes feel personal, targeted, and deeply unjust. Racially Restrictive Covenants: The Predecessor to HOAs In the early 20th century,… ## [Don’t Let Them Forget Us: Why Georgia Homeowners Must Speak Up on SB 361](https://www.homesweetheadache.com/post/don-t-let-them-forget-us-why-georgia-homeowners-must-speak-up-on-sb-361) _2026-01-13 · Nicole Reeves · home sweet headache_ For many Georgia homeowners, living in an HOA has meant far more than neighborhood rules and landscaping standards. It has meant excessive fines, unanswered questions, selective enforcement, retaliation, and in some cases, foreclosure threats over relatively small balances. After years of homeowners raising concerns with little response, change is finally being discussed under the Gold Dome.… ## [Uncomfortable HOA Questions](https://www.homesweetheadache.com/post/uncomfortable-hoa-questions) _2026-01-12 · Nicole Reeves · home sweet headache_ Is Selective Enforcement a Red Flag—or Just Normalized? Most homeowners don’t notice selective enforcement at first. It starts quietly. One neighbor’s violation goes unaddressed. Another homeowner is fined immediately. Rules seem flexible—until they aren’t. And eventually, someone asks the uncomfortable question: Is this a red flag—or has it just become normal? What Selective Enforcement Looks… ## [What If We Let Them Take Us to Court?](https://www.homesweetheadache.com/post/what-if-we-let-them-take-us-to-court) _2026-01-12 · Nicole Reeves · home sweet headache_ Uncomfortable HOA Questions What If We Let Them Take Us to Court? Most homeowners hear the same warning the moment an HOA conflict starts: “You don’t want this to go to court.” It’s usually delivered with urgency. Sometimes with fear. Almost always with an implied threat. And just like that, panic sets in. Letters arrive stamped FINAL NOTICE . Balances grow. Deadlines shrink. So people do what… ## [Understanding Your Rights Against HOA Overreach in Georgia](https://www.homesweetheadache.com/post/when-your-hoa-oversteps-how-a-declaratory-judgment-can-protect-homeowners) _2025-10-24 · Nicole Reeves · home sweet headache_ Across Georgia, more and more homeowners are feeling frustrated by HOAs that overstep their authority. They hide budgets, refuse to hold elections, and target homeowners unfairly. But here’s the truth: you have more power than you think. When your HOA crosses the line, Georgia law gives you a legal path to demand clarity and fairness — it’s called a Declaratory Judgment. ⚖️ What Is a Declaratory… ## [Should HOA Board Members Be Vetted Like Public Officials?](https://www.homesweetheadache.com/post/should-hoa-board-members-be-vetted-like-public-officials) _2025-10-10 · Nicole Reeves · home sweet headache_ When homeowners are fined, threatened, and silenced, shouldn’t we know who’s in charge? The Issue Homeowners trust their HOA boards to... ## [Jitterbugs 2025](http://wordridden.com/post/1067) _2025-09-08 · WordRidden_ The “Dovercoaster” is how Channel swimmers refer to the uncertainty around when—or indeed, if—they are going to get the call from their boat pilot saying they have a slot to swim. Time and tide may wait for no one, but many a Channel swimmer has waited for time and tide, only to be thwarted before they’ve even started. Sometimes the weather doesn’t play nice and the timing doesn’t work out and the… ## [Vendor Contracts, HOA Transparency, and the Risk of Financial Misconduct](https://www.homesweetheadache.com/post/vendor-contracts-hoa-transparency-and-the-risk-of-financial-misconduct) _2025-08-20 · Nicole Reeves · home sweet headache_ A homeowner recently reached out to me and asked, “What should I do about vendor requests?” When homeowners ask to see their HOA’s vendor... ## [Top Challenges Homeowners Face in HOAs](https://www.homesweetheadache.com/post/top-challenges-homeowners-face-in-hoas) _2025-08-19 · Nicole Reeves · home sweet headache_ Living in a community governed by a Homeowners Association (HOA) can feel like a double-edged sword. On one hand, you get the perks of... ## [Enough Is Enough: Why I Sent Another Letter to Georgia Lawmakers About HOA Abuse](https://www.homesweetheadache.com/post/enough-is-enough-why-i-sent-another-letter-to-georgia-lawmakers-about-hoa-abuse) _2025-08-19 · Nicole Reeves · home sweet headache_ This week, I once again reached out to Georgia representatives to demand action on the ongoing harassment and selective enforcement I... ## [Georgia’s Broken HOA System: Another Wake-Up Call for Reform](https://www.homesweetheadache.com/post/georgia-s-broken-hoa-system-another-wake-up-call-for-reform) _2025-08-18 · Nicole Reeves · home sweet headache_ Michael Shepherd When 11Alive News published its recent investigation into Peyton Place in Atlanta , it confirmed what so many homeowners... ## [When It Feels Like Giving Up Is Easier — Keep Going](https://www.homesweetheadache.com/post/when-it-feels-like-giving-up-is-easier-keep-going) _2025-08-15 · Nicole Reeves · home sweet headache_ To every homeowner reading this who feels exhausted, defeated, or ready to throw in the towel — I see you. Fighting for fairness in your... ## [Understanding HOA Legal Fees: A Homeowner's Perspective](https://www.homesweetheadache.com/post/when-lawyers-fuel-the-fire-the-hidden-cost-of-hoa-legal-battles) _2025-08-08 · Nicole Reeves · home sweet headache_ When most homeowners think about HOA legal fees, they imagine necessary expenses. Maybe they think about defending the community in a lawsuit or enforcing covenants fairly. But what happens when those fees skyrocket? Not because of real threats, but due to drawn-out internal disputes that benefit no one… except the lawyers? A recent investigative report from ABC Action News ( read the full article… ## [Channel dreams (and realities)](http://wordridden.com/post/1058) _2025-05-06 · WordRidden_ At about nine o’clock on a chilly Friday evening in early May, I found myself on the deck of a boat, stripping down to my swimsuit, clipping lights to my goggles, and preparing to plunge into the frigid black water. I also found myself seriously questioning some of my life choices. The choice that had landed me in this particular situation was my decision back in October to say “yes” when asked if… ## [In at the deep end](http://wordridden.com/post/1045) _2024-11-12 · WordRidden_ Here are seven words I never imagined I’d write: I’m training to swim the English Channel. To be precise, I’m training to swim the English Channel as part of a six-person relay team. That means I will NOT be swimming the entirety of the English Channel myself. The six of us will each swim for an hour at a time on our own, starting from a beach in Dover at about one in the morning and (ideally)…