Format
In Person & Online
We meet regularly in person in Vienna and also offer online dates for everyone who cannot be there in person.
Self-Help · Meetings
Our Meetings.
Come along to share stories, find inspiration and connect with others. Our meetings are open to everyone – including non-members.
Dates
Regular Dates
The meetings usually take place monthly. Check our calendar for the current dates.
Taking Part
Registration
Please let us know briefly if you plan to come along, so that we can plan ahead.
Calendar
Our Calendar
All dates at a glance. Click on an event for more details.
In Depth · Blog
Before you come for the first time
What happens at the meetings, what you can bring along and how to prepare for the exchange – with nothing being compulsory.
- Vienna Meetings
Self-help meetings in Vienna
What the Vienna format looks like, who typically attends and what to expect the first time you come.
Read the article (in German) - Self-Help
Cluster headache meetings
Why self-help meetings make all the difference with such a rare condition – and what matters to us.
Read the article (in German) - Finding a Group
How to find a cluster headache self-help group
Practical pointers if Vienna is too far away – how to find a suitable group online or near you.
Read the article (in German) - What to Bring
Bringing a pain diary to the meeting
A well-kept pain diary makes the exchange more concrete – template and guidance in the article.
Read the article (in German) - Language
“The Beast” – talking about the quality of the pain
Which figures of speech help make the cluster experience tangible in conversation.
Read the article (in German) - A Serious Topic
Cluster headache and suicidality
Why the “suicide headache” did not get its name by chance – and why community is an important protective factor.
Read the article (in German) - Relatives
First steps for relatives
Relatives are welcome too – these are the basics that make getting started feel easier.
Read the article (in German) - From a Meeting
Feverfew – an analysis from one of our meetings
A personal experience report from a headache meeting: what feverfew can do for cluster headache.
Read the article (in German) - Online Option
Online group for all of Austria
If travelling to Vienna is not an option: the online group meets regularly, Austria-wide.
Read the article (in German)
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