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 have appeared to be drop seizures were actually...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 immediate perception of you. Research shows that a...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 seizure. I didn't like it. I remember my...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. New here? We invite you to explore what...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 several classes together. One day, she handed me...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 consistent with my meds is great. I have...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 strange sort of pressure on my right side...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 whenever a seemingly innocent question regarding past holidays...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" is tempting. It’s easy to forget that there...reactionscomments
My DiagnosisThe Seattle Rock ’n Roll Marathon led to my epilepsy diagnosis in 2010, but the road to truly understanding my seizures stretched thousands of miles further than the 26.2 miles...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 I'm going to give you my personal experience...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 write. Fearing judgment of those who read our...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 passion for learning and sharing! I want to...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 was no trace of illness. But my parents...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 waking up to take their medication, some fearful...reactionscomments
