Active todayDiagnostic telemetryHi everyone, wish me luck for Monday 7th July please. I'm off to hospital for another round of telemetry, 5 days this time instead of the usual 3 and I...reactions1replyCoping
Active 5 days agoHas 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...reactions32repliesCoping
Active 7 days agoWhat Burdens Do You Carry?Living with epilepsy can often feel like a heavy burden—one that affects yourself, your family, and your friends. This forum is a safe space to share your experiences, challenges, and...reactions47repliesCoping
No more precursors/ notices before a seizureHi guys, I don't know how to word this properly but before I used to get tonic clonic seizures, I would always have a like anxiety attack feeling that would...reactions1replyCopingDiagnosisCaregiving
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...reactions50repliesTips & AdviceCoping
Alarming loved onesHi all. I was wondering if anyone has or knows of good systems which will alarm loved ones etc when you have a seizure, I have nocturnal Epilepsy and have...reactions1replyAwarenessSide EffectsCoping
FeaturedDon't give upI was 13 when I was diagnosed with epilepsy I was having petit mal seizures (absence seizures) once per day and grand mal seizures (tonic-clonic seizures) 3 to 4 times...reactions17repliesCopingDiagnosisSeizures
Memory and MoodI have had epilepsy my entire life. They got much worse within the last couple of years and now I have them basically controlled by anti-seizure medication. I have focal...reactions6repliesCoping
Postictal timeline How long do some people go through recovering from a seizure? It takes me approximately two weeks to get back to myself....reactions4repliesCoping
How 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, we know limitations are greater for some, especially...reactions52repliesCoping