Whitney Port Gets Real About How Migraines Affect Her Life as a Mom

Whitney Port Gets Real About How Migraines Affect Her Life as a Mom Im a mother who gets migraines so when fellow mom Whitney Port discussed own her struggle with migraines, I knew exactly what she was talking about. Being sick or in pain is always rough, but its so much harder when you have to set your needs aside to care for someone else and thats kind of what parenthood is all about, isnt it? The reality star knows this all too well She recently revealed how her longtime battle with migraines became even more difficult after the birth of her son, Sonny.While Port has learned how to absprache with migraines as a result of years of suffering through them, she quickly learned that theres a whole new layer of complexity to contend with when you have a child.Its really, really hard, because Sonny doesnt understand whats happening, and I just never want him to feel like hes done anything for me to need to step away, Port told People. I ask my husband Timmy to step in so I can lay down and close my eyes and drink a couple glasses of water. Ill try to explain to Sonny as much as I can that Mommy has a little boo-boo on top of her head and she needs to rest for a second. You do what you can.Whether you deal with migraines or another issue entirely, moms will understand what Port is talking about Anything that steals quality time with your kids is hard to navigate and then theres the relatable mom guilt that sets in when you need to step away and take care of yourself.I feel like as Ive gotten older and especially around stressful times theyll get worse, because its like my bodys way of reacting to any kind of stress or anxiety, Port, who recently suffered a miscarriage, shared. The interesting thing is thatwhen I was pregnant I didnt get them, so I think its a little bit of a hormonal thing. And now they vary in strength, but they come all too often. TheHills New Beginnings star reportedly deals with mild migraines about once a week, and faces more severe attacks every few weeks.Ultimately, we all just have to figure out ways to deal with whatever we face. We can take cues from Port, who relies on her partner, explains what shes dealing with to her son, and finds ways to keep her child occupied when she feels the need to address her migraines. And remember this Theres no need to feel guilt or shame if you need to take some time for yourself. Yes, its harder to do when youre a mom and setting aside the urge to put your kids needs above your own can be so tough butself-care matters, especially when youre dealing with something as painful as a migraine.Port spoke to that sentiment as well. You have to do what you have to do to get through it, she told People. Even if I have to turn on the TV for Sonny to keep him busy. Youve got to neutralize your kid so you can get yourself back on your feet. Zara Hanawalt--This story originally appeared onSheKnows.