It's Important to Keep Your Mind on Medication Side EffectsDifferent medications have different physical and mental side effects. It is important to be educated about possible symptoms and side effects when...reactionscomments
Epileptologists and Epilepsy CareWhen you first meet your neurologist, it's like a Disney in the sense of everything in the beginning is all sunshine and...reactionscomments
Living With Epilepsy in a Dysfunctional FamilyAfter an epilepsy diagnosis, we are left with questions. If the doctor doesn't say anything, or even if they do, they seem...reactionscomments
A Guide 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
Foods to Avoid with Epilepsy and What to Eat InsteadFood brings people together. We eat with our loved ones to celebrate milestones or just to catch up. But if you live...reactions14comments
Choosing the Best Epilepsy Doctor for YouAre you looking for an epileptologist? Or are you not satisfied with the neurologist you are seeing? What kind of attitude are...reactionscomments
The Epilepsy Parent Caregiver’s Guide: Balancing Support, Strategy, and Self-CareReceiving an epilepsy diagnosis for your child often feels like being handed a map to a territory you never planned to visit...reactionscomments
Finding Credible Health Information on EpilepsyThere is a lot of health information available on the internet these days. From personal blogs and online magazines to government websites...reactionscomments
Being a Student With EpilepsyIt's not easy to be a student while living with a chronic illness. I am going to write about being a successful...reactionscomments
Finding My Self-esteem as a Young Woman With EpilepsyBeing a woman is multi-faceted and complicated. Especially when it comes to absurd and ancient gender standards pervasive in our everyday lives...reactionscomments
Questions to Ask Your Neurologist About Your Epilepsy"I think you have temporal lobe epilepsy, and occasionally have secondary generalizations." My very first appointment with a neurologist came a few...reactions13comments
Comfort in Having a Rescue Medication in Our Seizure Plan of CareNow that our son, who is developmentally delayed and non-verbal, is in school full-time and considered an adult at age 18, we...reactionscomments
Realistic New Year's Resolutions: ResiliencyThis is the time of year that many people begin discussing their "New Year's Resolutions." You may have heard of people setting...reactionscomments
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...reactions7comments
Do Flashing Holiday Light Displays Bother You?It's estimated that only 3-5% of people or persons with epilepsy may have a seizure or other health complications due to flashing...reactions5comments
Epilepsy, Fear, Jealousy, and AcceptanceThere is no such thing as a "normal" human being. And there are many different types of seizures and circumstances people are...reactions1comment
Learn About Epilepsy, Live Happy, and Carry OnDo you not fully understand epilepsy and seizures? If newly or not newly diagnosed, it is great to read books such as...reactions1comment
Experiencing LossesThere are many types of losses: friends or family moving away, someone passing away, a relationship ending, missing school due to hospitalization...reactions1comment
The Reality of Full-Time Caregiving for a Child with Developmental Delays and EpilepsySome of us are natural-born caregivers and some of us need more time and energy to learn the skill of caregiving. It...reactionscomments
False Evidence Appearing RealA therapist once told me that fear stands for “False Evidence Appearing Real.” I liked this analogy because it helped me feel less...reactions2comments
