Active todayTLEHi All I’m Michele from the U.K. I’m 62 and have had TLE (temporal lobe epilepsy) or focal epilepsy since I was 11. It’s good to share stories. My worst...Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 repliesCognitive IssuesCoping
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 mal seizures (tonic-clonic seizures) 3 to 4 times...Reactions 0 reactions Comments9 repliesCopingDiagnosisSeizures
Active 5 days agoMemory 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...Reactions 0 reactions Comments3 repliesCoping
Active 7 days agoHow 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...Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 repliesCognitive IssuesCopingIntimacy & Relationships
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...Reactions 0 reactions Comments11 repliesCoping
Adult Bike Stabilzers (training wheels)I have had psychomotor seizures through ages 9 until I finally had brain surgery at 16. I am now 57 and would like to use adult bike stabilzers for my...Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 repliesCopingSeizures
FeaturedCaring for Someone With Epilepsy: Seizure CareAs a caregiver, how do you care for a loved one when they have a seizure?...Reactions 0 reactions Comments4 repliesCopingSeizuresTips & Advice
Recent issue with insurance Hi everyone, little backround info first. I’m 28 I’ve had epilepsy since I was born. As a child I had petit mal seizures and as I got older those stopped...Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 repliesCopingInsurance & DisabilityTips & Advice
Reaction to EpilepsyDear Liddie, I have had epilepsy since I was 6.5 years old. In Ohio and PA-Nursing School Directors turned me down when I applied to their nursing school-they took my...Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 repliesCopingSide EffectsWork & Employment
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...Reactions 0 reactions Comments8 repliesCopingSeizuresTips & Advice
