Despite such high prevalence migraine continues to be an underdiagnosed and undertreated disease in India resulting from myths and misconceptions surrounding the illness including incorrect diagnosis. While migraine can be effectively managed awareness and understanding of migraine its triggers and potential treatment options remains low. Evidence shows that migraine reduces family social and recreational activities. Many patients have had to give up their careers as they are not able to cope. Personal and family lives also get adversely impacted. There are many cases where recurrent headaches and disability has led to self-harm because of the co-morbid depression that is seen