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
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
Ask Questions, Learn More, Express YourselfIt is always good to learn about the conditions you're living with in depth to know about yourself and potenial treatment options...reactionscomments
Epilepsy and Getting Prepared for Going Back to SchoolSummer can be a time of rest and relaxation for many. We tend to stray from the normal school-year routine and by...reactionscomments
Epilepsy and My Mental HealthI believe we can all agree that mental health is as important as physical health. Sadly, epilepsy can impact mental health. Depression...reactions1comment
Seizure Recovery: Who, What, Where, When, Why?Where am I? Why am I on the floor? What day is it? Did I have a seizure? When? Who was there?...reactions1comment
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
Demystifying EpilepsyMatthew was 6 years old when diagnosed with epilepsy and he stayed in a typical classroom from kindergarten through second grade. During...reactionscomments
My Son's Epilepsy Diagnosis: Now What?I can remember sitting in the neurologist's office hearing that my son, Matthew, has epilepsy. The day was October 31, 2008, 2...reactionscomments
Our History and the Future For UsDo you ever feel alone or different, having limitations because of epilepsy? In real life, all people have a limitation of something...reactions7comments
Back In The Driver's Seat“Change lanes, Tim. We’re exiting right,” my driving teacher instructed. We were in the center of five eastbound expressway lanes. “WATCH YOUR...reactions1comment
My Brain, Cognition, Side Effects... Who Is the REAL Me?I've constantly been on medications for the last 52 of my 59 years. With 20/20 hindsight, my epilepsy and my unemployability at...reactions4comments
My Journey to Medical Marijuana: A Search for ReliefLiving with epilepsy can be complex at time. I have been looking for the perfect medication combination for a year now. I...reactions3comments
Bridging the Gap: My Journey as an Epilepsy Nonprofit OwnerLife as the founder of an epilepsy nonprofit has been a whirlwind of experiences. In July, I was able to pull my...reactions2comments
Side-Effects of MedicationsEditor’s note: This article addresses the topics of suicide and self-harm. If you or someone you care about is experiencing suicidal thoughts...reactionscomments
A Successful Medication Change: Titrating Off Phenobarbital PausedAfter a year and five months of weaning off phenobarbital, I stopped the process. I stopped the process because I needed some...reactions4comments
New Medication, But I Feel BlahIt's been a year on this journey of finding the right medication to replace phenobarbital. I won't lie. It has been challenging...reactions1comment
Mourning the Child You Thought You HadWhen Matthew was born, he was full term, had a high Apgar score and was just as perfect as a baby could...reactions2comments
Sleep-Deprived EEG Versus Ambulatory EEG: What Are They Like?EEGs (electroencephalograms): we've all had them and few of us love them. I am thankful for their existence. My first EEG diagnosed...reactionscomments
Other Medications’ Impact on the Effectiveness of Seizure MedsI’ve shared about the challenges that can arise from medication side effects. There is another side to medication side effects than how...reactions9comments
