FeaturedNo carUgh I had the freedom of coming and going, all of a sudden....poof....no driving. My family made me return the plates of my car. It was a sad day. No...Reactions0reactionsComments11 replies
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...Reactions0reactionsComments15 repliesCopingDiagnosisSeizures
Active yesterdayAnti-seizure drugs (AEDs) and epilepsyIt is said that Anti-seizure or antiepileptic drugs (AEDs) can effectively prevent seizures in about 7 out of 10 people with epilepsy. However, they can also create long-term, serious side...Reactions0reactionsComments19 repliesTreatmentSide EffectsSeizures
Active 2 days agoLoneliness isn't just a feeling Loneliness can be • feeling unseen • feeling unheard • feeling disconnected...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesCopingAwarenessCaregiving
Active 3 days agoAlcohol and Medication Hi everyone, just wanted find an epilepsy forum to see if anyone has ever experienced some of the things that are and have happened to me with my condition. So...Reactions0reactionsComments3 replies
Active 3 days agoCan Lithium medication cause seizures I was put on 1000mg Lithium medication for Bipolar Affective Disorder and I had a tonic clinic seizure on my way to visit my Aunt’s. I bit my lip, had...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesDiagnosis
Active 5 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...Reactions0reactionsComments47 repliesTips & AdviceCoping
FeaturedActive 5 days agoUnveiling the Truths About Living With EpilepsyLiving with epilepsy can be challenging, so we'd like to create a space where you can share what you find most challenging about managing epilepsy. What are the some of...Reactions0reactionsComments5 repliesCopingMental HealthAwareness
Active 8 days agoWhat questions do you have? What questions do you have about epilepsy, or what type of information are you still looking for?...Reactions0reactionsComments15 replies
FeaturedSeizure care as someone with epilepsyAs someone with epilepsy, how do you want to be cared for when you have a seizure?...Reactions0reactionsComments17 repliesCopingTips & 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 anyone else witness a seizure. Now we’re not...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesNewly DiagnosedTips & AdviceIntimacy & Relationships