Navigating Anticonvulsant Side EffectsIf there's one thing people newly diagnosed with epilepsy will find out pretty quickly, it's that many anticonvulsants, or antiepileptic drugs (AEDs)...reactions7comments
How My Epilepsy Medication Has Made Me TiredI want to talk about the changes that happened to my body after surgery, especially for my epilepsy and the tiredness felt...reactions3comments
Stress, Anxiety, and EpilepsyStress, anxiety, and epilepsy are quite related in my life. But maybe this is all new for someone who never thought anxiety...reactions3comments
Menstruation and EpilepsyDo you have more epilepsy symptoms during menstruation? Well, I do. I hate my period because my epilepsy auras increase. I also...reactions1comment
Where Did the Spoon in Mouth Myth During a Seizure Come From?Where did the spoon-in-mouth myth during a seizure come from? I always wondered where it came from. So I looked it up...reactions1comment
Menopause, Epilepsy and Family RelationshipsI’m Michele, from Newcastle upon Tyne, UK. I’m a 62 year old woman, divorced from an abusive alcoholic. I’ve had TLE since...reactions3comments
Uncontrolled SeizuresI am a young adult who is mentally and physically disabled. I have many challenges with my daily life. My speech and...reactionscomments
Epilepsy Is Quite Tricky: The Many PivotsEpilepsy is quite tricky. The other night, I woke up because I felt intense jerking in my sleep, a rare occurrence. That...reactionscomments
Connecting With Others in Our Epilepsy CommunityNavigating life with epilepsy can be intimidating and confusing. It's especially hard without support. Receiving a diagnosis of epilepsy can be overwhelming...reactionscomments
Being There for YourselfThere is a person I made friends with when we were both staying in the pediatric part of the hospital. He was...reactions3comments
Can You Have a Relationship When You Have Epilepsy?"Is having a relationship while having epilepsy possible?" This question has haunted me ever since I was a child. I was diagnosed...reactions7comments
Does Fever Trigger Epilepsy?Does fever trigger epilepsy? It is an unfortunate reality I have come to know all too well. This was not always the...reactionscomments
Staying Calm and Managing Anxiety During a Hospital StayI had always been afraid of hospitals. The smell of disinfectant, the sterile environment, the unknown — it all made my heart...reactionscomments
3 of My Biggest Seizure TriggersSituations known as triggers can cause seizures in some epileptic people. Seizures can also occur in some people for unknown reasons. Individuals...reactions2comments
The Sleepless Nights of EpilepsySleep, a fundamental human need, has become an elusive luxury for me. Ever since my epilepsy began to worsen, I've found myself...reactions6comments
Epilepsy and Hot WeatherAs an epilepsy patient, I have learned to live with my condition. I take medication regularly, and I am careful to avoid...reactions6comments
What Triggers My Epilepsy?In an earlier article I wrote about my top 3 seizure triggers – anxiety, overworking, and intense emotions. But when it comes...reactions13comments
Adventures With Epilepsy: Hitting the Water ParkMy last visit to a water park was about 9 years ago, when I was 17. Unfortunately, I developed a seizure and...reactions7comments
Putting On My "I'm Fine" Face With EpilepsyIs it normal to say "I'm fine" when you're clearly not? Or perhaps it's easier than explaining your situation to those around...reactions1comment
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
