Epilepsy Scars: And How I Respond to "What Happened to You?"Scars are something that mean something to me. Why? Because each of them has a different story. One of my favorite philosophical...reactions4comments
Epilepsy on Father's Day 2020I'm a step father of 3 teens, and a father of twin girls (5yrs old). I was excited all day to get...reactions2comments
Two Years in Vegas, Two Seizures, One Word: Wow!I left Las Vegas, after spending two years in the Las Vegas Valley, returning to Florida. Within nine months I had my...reactions2comments
Not Being Able to Drive Is a Loss of IndependenceObtaining a driver's license is a significant milestone that brings a sense of freedom to teenagers. However, for those with epilepsy, the...reactions8comments
The Pivotal Moment I Realized My Purpose for Having EpilepsyI'd experienced all of epilepsy's weapons for nearly 40 years – lost jobs, car wrecks, humiliating pharmaceutical side effects, broken romances. But...reactionscomments
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
Epilepsy Killed a Friendship, but Different Than You'd ExpectI grew up in Sullivan, Illinois, a small farm town which obviously limits the number of prospective friends. The smaller the town...reactionscomments
Financial Challenges of Epilepsy: Medication CostsHigh medication cost and availability have significantly impacted medical care. Unfortunately, increases in drug prices have made it difficult for many people...reactionscomments
Can Stomach Problems Lead to Seizures?This article is definitely gonna be for niche group of individuals, but these are things I wish I had known among a...reactions3comments
Epilepsy Needs Proper Representation in the Entertainment IndustryRepresentation of epilepsy in movies, television, and media has been a complicated and misunderstood situation, fraught with misrepresentation. In the entertainment industry...reactions4comments
"When Life Give You Lemons": Finding the Sweet Spots as a CaregiverYou likely have heard the statement, "When life gives you lemons, make lemonade." As a parent and caregiver to someone living with...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
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
Tips for an Overwhelmed CaregiverMy son, Matthew, was diagnosed with epilepsy at the age of 6. It took a few months, but we finally achieved seizure...reactions1comment
My 5-Point Strategy to Winning the Epilepsy War"All we have to fear is fear itself," spoken by Franklin Delano Roosevelt, America's commander-in-chief during World War II. Wise words to...reactions3comments
Supporting Others With Epilepsy as a Peer MentorIn a recent article, I spoke mainly about the benefits of support groups, and I touched on how I'm now my state's...reactionscomments
Unwanted (and Uninformed) Comments About Your EpilepsyDid a person ever say something insulting, irritating, or ignore what you were saying when it comes to your epilepsy? It has...reactionscomments
Preparing for Neurosurgery for EpilepsyNeurosurgery may be a doctor's recommendation after trying multiple medications but seizures are still happening often, particularly if it's more than once...reactions2comments
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
Staying Seizure-Free as a Pregnant Mom with a ToddlerAs we all know, becoming and remaining seizure-free is an extremely high priority in all epileptics' lives. Due to this, I am...reactionscomments
