Active todayHow 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...Reactions 0 reactions Comments37 repliesCoping
Active 3 days agoHow 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. But, for us as young girls and women...Reactions 0 reactions Comments11 repliesMental HealthCopingIntimacy & Relationships
Active 4 days agoStress 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...Reactions 0 reactions Comments24 repliesTips & AdviceCoping
Active 7 days agoRecent tonic clonic, worst one yet.Hi I'm new here and would like to share a bit. I'm a 51 year old male had my first seizure not long before my 50th birthday, was diagnosed with...Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 repliesCopingCognitive Issues
Caring for Someone With Epilepsy: Seizure CareAs a caregiver, how do you care for a loved one when they have a seizure?...Reactions 0 reactions Comments5 repliesCopingSeizuresTips & 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...Reactions 0 reactions Comments9 repliesCopingSeizuresTips & Advice
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 Comments14 repliesCoping
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...Reactions 0 reactions Comments11 repliesCopingDiagnosisSeizures
Stereo eeg Has anyone ever had a stereo eeg done before?...Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 repliesCoping
Switching medsSo after a year of kepra I’m switching to trileptal. The only issue I had was random mood swings and occasional outbursts of crying. I had 6 days ago my...Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 repliesCopingCognitive Issues