First time seizureHi there So i’m a first year college student and I had my first grand mal seizure a few days ago. It was pretty bad, I was shaking really violently...Reactions0reactionsComments5 repliesTips & AdviceCopingSeizures
What has been your most embarrassing epilepsy moment?Awkward moments can be hard to open up about, but sharing can help us see we are not alone in these experiences....Reactions0reactionsComments11 repliesCoping
Has epilepsy affected your friendships? Finding true, supportive friends can be hard for anyone! And when you're living with epilepsy, maintaining friendships can have unique challenges. Has epilepsy affected your friendships? Has your condition made...Reactions0reactionsComments26 repliesCoping
waking up and having a seizuregod dam. waking up and going straight in to a seizure completely sucks. I have been feeling rough (actually, I feel roughter than usual, I'm even surprised) hope my day...Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesCopingSeizures
Stress 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 cause of seizures. And then more stress and...Reactions0reactionsComments43 repliesTips & AdviceCoping
Partial SZ with bradycardiaHey everyone, I have a fairly recent questionable seizure-like activity that started in 2021, and im a 28yr female. It started when I had an intense deja-vu episode while driving...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesCopingTypes of EpilepsyTips & Advice
I feel like giving upAfter 4 years of trying to manage this condition I’m starting to wonder… what’s the point? This isn’t the life I was meant to live. This isn’t for me. I...Reactions0reactionsComments11 repliesCopingSeizuresTips & Advice
How has epilepsy impacted your relationship with your family?How well does your family understand your epilepsy? Do your family members fully understand how epilepsy impacts you? Are they familiar with the side effects of your medications and how...Reactions0reactionsComments10 repliesIntimacy & RelationshipsCopingCognitive Issues
Has Your Memory Worsen as You Got Older ? Is a Whiteboard or notebook helping ? As we know, dealing with epilepsy has many effects that can’t be explained. Course, you can't explain it... It would be best if you remembered to do so. Dealing with...Reactions0reactionsComments4 repliesCopingSymptomsSide Effects
Caring for Someone With Epilepsy: Seizure CareAs a caregiver, how do you care for a loved one when they have a seizure?...Reactions0reactionsComments5 repliesCopingSeizuresTips & Advice