Achieving My Dreams While Living With EpilepsyA new friend of mine who doesn't have epilepsy but reads my columns replied, "Boy, you've really done a lot of things...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
Trigger Truths: Tell Us About Your Seizure TriggersAre there certain situations that lead to your seizures? We call these seizure triggers. And the truth is, they're different for everyone...reactionscomments
Self-Care is Seizure PreventionSelf-care is incredibly important for people living with epilepsy, so I want everyone to have as many ideas as possible. Every couple...reactions3comments
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
What an Epileptic Seizure *Really* Feels Like: My Personal Story"What does it feel like to have an epileptic seizure?" People have asked me that and I've returned them glances probably like...reactions23comments
We Had Never Heard of Dravet Syndrome – Until His DiagnosisThe first time I Googled "Dravet syndrome" was the day we got our diagnosis for our son Will – the first time...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
The Emotional Toll of EpilepsyThe burden of epilepsy is that it follows you wherever you go. Before my brain surgery, it started the moment I woke...reactions13comments
Becoming a Surgery CandidateThe idea seemed so far-flung at first. Brain surgery? What exactly do the surgeons remove? After repeated seizures during my video EEG...reactions3comments
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
How Sleep Can Impact SeizuresWe have all heard how getting enough sleep is a crucial aspect of overall health. Getting the proper amount of sleep each night...reactionscomments
Why Stress Can Be a Seizure TriggerIf you have seizures, you know there can be many triggers. Triggers are things that can cause you to have a seizure...reactions14comments
How Computer Screens Affect My SeizuresIn the nearly 60 years that I've had epilepsy, I've been able to identify a lot of triggers. But besides the usual...reactions4comments
Benefits of Being AloneIf you need to stay home for medical reasons, it's important not to just lie down and nap all day or do...reactionscomments
Is Epilepsy Making Me to Forget?Living a life with epilepsy can be difficult. There are many downsides of epilepsy. And it takes a really strong heart and...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
Epilepsy in Childhood: My Personal ExperienceHave you ever wondered what it's like to be a child who doesn't know anything about needles, hospitals, or even getting sick?...reactionscomments
What About Memory? Oh Yeah, I Forgot.Can epilepsy affect memory? People with epilepsy may experience memory difficulties, which can be caused by seizures, medication, temporal lobe damage, or...reactions7comments
Depression, Anxiety, and Insomnia: Recovering From a Horrible SeizureWhen you get really sick, the dynamic around you will change. Your won't be the same. The whole vibe within your home...reactionscomments
