Why Are Seizures Scary?My first seizure jolted all 3 of my college roommates out of bed. Yelling, blood, and convulsions shocked and scared them because...reactions5comments
The Ketogenic Diet for EpilepsyEarly in my son's epilepsy diagnosis, I searched for ways to stop the myoclonic seizures that ravaged his body. He would have hundreds...reactionscomments
Weather, Storms, and the Effect on EpilepsyFor the most part, I've always loved thunderstorms. Growing up in Minnesota, we would get some truly gorgeous storms. Arizona's monsoon season...reactions1comment
Keeping a Journal to Help Avoid SeizuresEver keep a diary? Let me suggest: Start one. No, I don’t mean mush like, "Dear Diary, We went boating with the...reactionscomments
Pregnancy and Epilepsy: Top 3 QuestionsMy husband and I have decided we are ready to continue growing our family. Since we have made this decision, I have...reactionscomments
Sleep-Deprived EEG Versus Ambulatory EEG: What Are They Like?EEGs (electroencephalograms): we've all had them and few of us love them. I am thankful for their existence. My first EEG diagnosed...reactionscomments
Demystifying EpilepsyMatthew was 6 years old when diagnosed with epilepsy and he stayed in a typical classroom from kindergarten through second grade. During...reactionscomments
When COVID Hit HomeI once survived a Louis Tomlinson show, and that's saying something considering people who didn't have epilepsy were going down like flies...reactionscomments
Going to Concerts and Movies With Photosensitive EpilepsyI love outdoor concerts! I have since I was a teenager. Fresh air and music with amazing people, it’s a great combination!...reactions7comments
Can You Die From Epileptic Seizures?Can you die from epileptic seizures? At first, I didn't want to know the answer, but my very first seizure was an...reactions3comments
Epilepsy and Migraines: A Pain in the HeadA quiet and dark room, cold compress, Ibuprofen, and Tylenol... Oh, migraine we meet again! At times I've had some truly debilitating...reactionscomments
Epilepsy Support Groups Give Us Superhero StrengthEven superheroes with amazing powers find enemies who are too overpowering to fight by themselves, but they're not too proud to team...reactionscomments
Worthy of WorkIf somebody is experiencing active, ongoing seizures then it can be hard to maintain a working position. Even when somebody's epilepsy is...reactions5comments
Epilepsy & My IdentityA person's identity is so important. Oxford Learner's Dictionary defines "identity" in three ways. Until a couple of years ago, my identity...reactionscomments
How Does Epilepsy Affect My Daily Life?Every area of a person's life and daily experiences are impacted by epilepsy. This neurological disease called epilepsy causes unpredictable episodes that...reactions3comments
Little Seizures, Big Consequences: Recognizing Signs of Infantile SpasmsPrior to August 2020, I knew very little about epilepsy. What I did know came from movies and TV shows. I pictured...reactionscomments
Why to Bring a Friend to Your Neurologist AppointmentsThis is advice I have for every doctor appointment. Specialists are not an exception to this rule. Bring a second person. There...reactions2comments
Tips for Traveling with Epilepsy"Pssss. YOU. I'm wantin' to break out of Epilepsy Prison tonight. Nice vacation... Wanna come? Here are some things you need to...reactionscomments
My Experience With BriviactI feel confident in talking about my newest medication. I have now been on it for 366 days. (I want to make...reactions3comments
My First Seizure in 3 Years... And Accepting I Can't Control EpilepsyEpilepsy has been a part of my life since the age of 9 years old. Unfortunately, I often didn't know how to feel...reactions14comments
