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Connecting With Others in Our Epilepsy Community

Navigating life with epilepsy can be intimidating and confusing. It's especially hard without support. Receiving a diagnosis of epilepsy can be overwhelming. You're faced with an overwhelming amount of new information.

Are you in need of guidance from someone who has gone through a similar situation? Are you unsure of where to go?

The good news: You don’t need to know someone with epilepsy to hear real-life experiences and get your fears heard and your questions answered! You just need an epilepsy community like ours!

How do I connect with others on EpilepsyDisease.com?

Most people start by reading articles about life with epilepsy from our Epilepsy Patient Leaders. Most of our articles are by people who have firsthand experience with epilepsy or are healthcare professionals, such as neurologists or registered nurses. We also have articles from our dedicated Editorial Team. This team supplies the community with the most up-to-date news and research.

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Forums

There is so much to explore beyond articles! Feel free to ask any questions you have about epilepsy using our forums. Our forums are a valuable resource. You can find answers to your questions and concerns about living with epilepsy. You'll hear directly from people in similar situations to yours.

Forums are a great way to explore specific topics more deeply. Conversations cover a wide range of topics. Examples include managing frustrations related to epilepsy and receiving a diagnosis.

Community stories

Have you ever found yourself thinking, "Am I the only one struggling with this?" or "Have others experienced this as well?" Our epilepsy community members strengthen each other with personal stories that offer unique insights and perspectives.

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