What Is the "Postictal State" of a Seizure?I want to share some information about the postictal state of a seizure. What does this mean? You all always ask excellent...reactions8comments
Epilepsy and My Mental HealthI believe we can all agree that mental health is as important as physical health. Sadly, epilepsy can impact mental health. Depression...reactions1comment
Living Your Best Epileptic LifeHave you ever felt the disappointment of waking up, wishing you had the energy and the mental clarity to go about your...reactions3comments
When a Seizure Isn’t a Seizure After AllAn unexpected visit to the cardiology floor marked the highlight of my first video EEG testing in Michigan in 2012. What may...reactionscomments
What Does Epilepsy "Look" Like?How many people have found themselves pinned in a stereotype? It’s not your fault by any means. Another person has an almost...reactionscomments
Embarrassed or Embracing Epilepsy?Am I embarrassed by epilepsy? I will answer that in a short while. I was 10 when I had my first epilepsy...reactionscomments
Thank You for Taking Our Survey!We appreciate you taking the time to answer all of our questions. Your responses will help us better understand life with epilepsy...reactionscomments
How I Was Finally Diagnosed With Absence SeizuresLet me tell you about the unusual way I found out I had seizures... At 16, my best friend and I had...reactions7comments
Time For MedicationTime to talk about sticking to taking medication at the correct time. Now that I am seizure-free with medication, the feeling of being...reactions2comments
Is it "just" epilepsy?I was 16 years old when I had my first grand mal seizure. I was asleep in my bed and felt a...reactions6comments
The Holidays – An Annual Reminder of Memory Loss"Do you remember a few years ago when we went skiing for the holidays? It was so much fun!!" My stomach sinks...reactions2comments
How to End Epilepsy Stigma: Fighting Stigma with Cinema"When will there be a cure?" Everyone is asking. Though underfunded, epilepsy research has made progress in recent years. The word "cure"...reactionscomments
My DiagnosisThe Seattle Rock ’n Roll Marathon led to my epilepsy diagnosis in 2010, but the road to truly understanding my seizures stretched...reactionscomments
Working Out With EpilepsyThere is so much mixed information about exercising with any type of seizure disorder. I want to start off by saying that...reactions4comments
Epilepsy Diagnosis in One Word: FearFear. Such a scary word to understand, let alone speak of. As a writer, we face fear each and every time we...reactionscomments
Learning Seizure First AidNovember is Epilepsy Awareness Month! Time to find your smile and purple attire. Purple represents epilepsy awareness, and your smile represents your...reactions3comments
What Epilepsy Awareness Means to MeEpilepsy. I didn't know the existence of its name until I was 10 years old. I was a healthy baby and there...reactionscomments
Epilepsy Awareness & the Power of Shared SupportNovember is Epilepsy Awareness Month. This month is an important reminder for me of the 3.4 million people across America who are...reactions2comments
