Gelastic Epilepsy I read were you named some seizures that are less know. Like the laughing seizures. Yes, you are correct. Gelastic Epilepsy (laughing seizures) are rare. I know because I was...reactionsrepliesAwarenessCognitive IssuesCoping
Do flashing lights displays in malls, stores, and events bother you during the holidays season? Has anyone else noticed a increase in flashing blinking lights on tv shows etc? How do you navigate , holiday light displays in malls , at events if you are...reactionsrepliesAwareness
Epilepsy commercials on TV?Why don't we see commercials on TV for either Epilepsy Awareness, raising awareness about SUDEP ( Sudden Unexpected Death in Epilepsy) , why are we not seeing seizure first aid...reactions3repliesAwarenessCaregiving
Frightened to leaveOnly recently have I been diagnosed with epilepsy one of my triggers is periods! After 12 seizures in 3 months I’ve finally got a diagnoses but waiting on medication..I’m scared...reactions2repliesDiagnosisAwareness
Rare Epilepsies Series: Lennox-Gastaut SyndromeEpilepsy is a complex disorder. Our aim is to highlight rare epilepsy forms in this series. Have you or a loved one been diagnosed with Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome?...reactionsrepliesAwarenessCaregivingTypes of Epilepsy
God's graceThis has been a journey for me. I have yet to learn all I need to about epilepsy but what I do know I refuse to not live and do...reactions2repliesAwarenessCopingDiagnosis
She has Sparks in her Brain and Love in her HeartI was diagnosed with epilepsy in 2003 when I was 13 years old. The past 9 years I was on a medication that didn’t control my seizures well, but allowed...reactionsrepliesAwarenessCopingDiagnosis
Words of EncouragementThe importance of community connection and encouragement in dealing with epilepsy is well known, so please share with us: If you had one word of encouragement to give to those...reactionsrepliesTips & AdviceAwarenessCoping
Will You Take Our 2023 In America Survey?Approximately 3 million Americans have epilepsy. Our 2023 In America survey aims to better understand the patient experience and realities of epilepsy. We can all benefit from your anonymous participation...reactions2repliesAwarenessDiagnosisResearch & Clinical Trials
Research in Epilepsy Hello my name is Harrison and I have epilepsy. I am currently at University of Maryland and I am doing a 4 year research program and I wanted to focus...reactions1replyResearch & Clinical TrialsAwareness