Advice writing realistic portrayal of epilepsy I've recently gotten it into my head to write a story with a protagonist that has epilepsy, and I want to be...reactions1replyTips & Advice
DVLAHi, I had been seizure free for 6 yrs after being put on Lamotrigine and having my dose upped, so taking 1...reactions1replyTips & Advice
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...reactions54repliesTips & AdviceCoping
Juvenile absence epilepsy Hello. My son was diagnosed early 2024 with JAE, he is on lamotrigine twice daily and has managed it well. With brief...reactions2repliesSeizuresTypes of EpilepsyTips & Advice
What are the best glasses for photosensitive epilepsy?My 15 y.o. daughter has photosensitive epilepsy and with polarized glasses we can keep under control. She wears them whenever is sunny...reactions2repliesTips & Advice
The best smart watch to alert a carer to a tonic clonic seizureMy 13 year old boy was recently diagnosed with Juvenile Myclonic Epilepsy has a tonic clonic seizure every few months and lots...reactions2repliesTips & Advice
Has anyone ever tried deep brain stimulation to treat their epilepsy? How did it go and has it improved your life?...reactions5repliesTreatmentSeizuresTips & Advice
How do I cope with temporal seizures?Hi, I am f 24 and I am new to epilepsy. This will be a long post so please bare with me...reactions3repliesSymptomsTips & AdviceSeizures
FeaturedSeizure care as someone with epilepsyAs someone with epilepsy, how do you want to be cared for when you have a seizure?...reactions17repliesCopingTips & AdviceMental Health
Fear of having seizures in front of family I started having seizures in university, my then boyfriend helped me deal with most of them. I was so embarrassed to have...reactions2repliesNewly DiagnosedTips & AdviceIntimacy & Relationships