FeaturedNo carUgh I had the freedom of coming and going, all of a sudden....poof....no driving. My family made me return the plates of...reactions32replies
FeaturedActive todayDon't give upI was 13 when I was diagnosed with epilepsy I was having petit mal seizures (absence seizures) once per day and grand...reactions20repliesCopingDiagnosisSeizures
Active todayAnti-seizure drugs (AEDs) and epilepsyIt is said that Anti-seizure or antiepileptic drugs (AEDs) can effectively prevent seizures in about 7 out of 10 people with epilepsy...reactions28repliesTreatmentSide EffectsSeizures
Active yesterdayRescue medicationDo you have a rescue medication as part of your seizure action plan? If so, does it help provide you with comfort...reactions4replies
Active yesterdayHow did you learn that menstrual cycles can impact epilepsy?As young girls and women, our entire being changes during puberty, starting with our hormones, which can be scary, confusing, and awkward...reactions21repliesMental HealthCopingIntimacy & Relationships
Active yesterdayHow do you deal with celebrations and events centered around drinking? As we know, every May 5th is Cinco De Mayo – a day of partying, celebrating, and out-of-this-world fun. As a community...reactions53repliesCoping
Active yesterdayDoes Weather Impact Your Seizures?Has anyone experienced break out seizures due to unstable weather lately?!?? Like out of no where… just boom; seizure. But the weather...reactions111repliesAwarenessSeizuresTypes of Epilepsy
Active yesterdayStress and anxiety triggering seizures Stress can be hard to avoid, but our bodies can feel its impact. For some, stress or anxiety can also be a...reactions55repliesTips & AdviceCoping
Active 4 days agoSeizure reflectionSometimes I would have an aura or feeling very strange. It's difficult to think about having a seizure. For me, a seizure...reactions1reply
Active 4 days agoPostictal timeline How long do some people go through recovering from a seizure? It takes me approximately two weeks to get back to myself....reactions4repliesCoping
Active 6 days agoQuestion re applying for jobs UKHi, I'm wondering how many people have come across this issue when applying for jobs in the UK. I cannot drive because...reactionsrepliesWork & Employment