Community Pulse: Epilepsy in the MediaThe way epilepsy is shown in the media can have a big impact on how people understand the condition. Unfortunately, portrayals can...reactionscomments
When I Reach My Ceiling, Seizures BeginMy seizures are triggered in various ways. Like most people with epilepsy, we learn our triggers over time. I’ve learned my seizure...reactionscomments
Preparing for Back to School With EpilepsyAs the back-to-school season approaches, it's essential to address how adult students with epilepsy, particularly those who are nonverbal, and their caregivers...reactions2comments
5 Things You Should Know Before Switching Epilepsy MedicationEditor's Note: Always consult your doctor before making any changes to your medication or treatment plan. Living with epilepsy means navigating the...reactions1comment
Ask the Advocates: Who Has Supported Your Epilepsy Journey?Epilepsy is hard. Period. Whether it's navigating medication options, enduring daily side effects, fearing the next seizure, or facing judgments and stigma...reactionscomments
Navigating Workplace Challenges: Overcoming Epilepsy StigmaIn today's diverse workplaces, I often face significant challenges due to stigma and discrimination associated with my epilepsy. Overcoming these obstacles requires...reactions10comments
Navigating the Prior Authorization MazeWhile intended to ensure appropriate and cost-effective care, prior authorizations often create significant barriers to patients and caregivers. This can impede timely...reactions1comment
Navigating a Sudden Change in Healthcare Providers: Tips for a Smooth TransitionFinding the right doctor can be a trying task. I thought I had found the right doctor. So much so, that we...reactionscomments
Was That a Nightmare? Frightening Seizures and Postictal StatesYou might assume that getting pulled beneath a highway bridge while walking to school, where a bully shoved a weapon at me...reactionscomments
The Twelve Hour CycleIt's 7:00 a.m., and my medication alarm goes off. I get up and walk over to my locked medicine cabinet, taking my...reactions2comments
Find Connection: Living with EpilepsyEpilepsy is often misunderstood by those that haven't been impacted by it. That is why our forums have been a safe space...reactions1comment
Can You Die From Epileptic Seizures?Can you die from epileptic seizures? At first, I didn't want to know the answer, but my very first seizure was an...reactions3comments
Losing My License and Trekking to WorkThe first time I slipped my car keys into a drawer for the unforeseeable future was like locking up my independence. I...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
Womanhood and Epilepsy: I Didn't Get the MemoWhat's the introduction you hear when you "become a woman"? How does it feel? You've become a woman. Realistically speaking, it is...reactions6comments
Types Of Seizures: What Should I Know?As always, my disclaimer: I am not a medical professional. This is what I have learned over the years through research, people...reactions9comments
Empowering the Epileptic Journey: Navigating Work and Transportation ChallengesHey fabulous souls, it's Derra Howard, your guide in the world of style and resilience. Today, let's dive into a topic that's...reactionscomments
I'm a Mom With Epilepsy – Here Are My TipsMotherhood and epilepsy... Y'all, it has been a wild ride! I have made it more than a year into this world of motherhood, how...reactionscomments
The 2024 Social Health Awards ProgramEditorial Note: Nominations for 2024 are now closed. We are very excited to announce the launch of the 2024 Social Health Awards...reactionscomments
Debilitating Medication Side Effects: Chronic NauseaNavigating the delicate balance between health and medication side effects is an ongoing challenge, one faced daily by many individuals with chronic...reactionscomments
