Living

Many students who have journeyed through all levels of education carry with them stories of their experiences. And the opportunity for advanced education, such as obtaining a college degree, remains...

I realize that the food I consume significantly impacts my overall well-being and seizure control. A while back, I cut out added sugar. But during my pregnancy, sugar and I...

One thing you don't want to do with epilepsy is play with medication. Like taking less to drink or smoke marijuana (which is now legal in many states). Or taking...

Ever spend much time wondering what is your very first memory? My long-term memory is exceptional even if my medications aggravate my short-term. But since many early memories include my...

Summer can be a time of rest and relaxation for many. We tend to stray from the normal school-year routine and by the time summer comes to an end, we...

Friend. What is a friend? My definition: a person who has a strong liking for and trust in another and is the opposite of an enemy. Truthfully speaking, I discovered...

I want to preface this article by stating that there are more than just mothers who care for children. I focus on mothers in this article because of my personal...

As with any chronic illness, epilepsy can often require us to end up admitted to the hospital for days, weeks, or even months at a time. When you are already...

For as long as I can remember, one of my goals has been to go hiking. However, due to my epilepsy and dystonia, I have been too scared to try...

Scars are something that mean something to me. Why? Because each of them has a different story. One of my favorite philosophical quotes is, "Scars are tattoos with better stories...

Obtaining a driver's license is a significant milestone that brings a sense of freedom to teenagers. However, for those with epilepsy, the regulations and health considerations surrounding driving may be...

I'd experienced all of epilepsy's weapons for nearly 40 years – lost jobs, car wrecks, humiliating pharmaceutical side effects, broken romances. But in 2002, I was engrossed in a "reconstruction...

As an epilepsy patient, I have learned to live with my condition. I take medication regularly, and I am careful to avoid my triggers. But there is 1 trigger that...

I grew up in Sullivan, Illinois, a small farm town which obviously limits the number of prospective friends. The smaller the town, the mightier the reign achievable by individual bullies...

High medication cost and availability have significantly impacted medical care. Unfortunately, increases in drug prices have made it difficult for many people to afford life-saving medications. Even with insurance, the...

This article is definitely gonna be for niche group of individuals, but these are things I wish I had known among a mix of diagnoses. When the purple giant meets...

Representation of epilepsy in movies, television, and media has been a complicated and misunderstood situation, fraught with misrepresentation. In the entertainment industry, individuals with epilepsy are often depicted as having...