7 Ways to Prepare for Bed in Case of a Seizure While SleepingSome may ask how I know when I had a seizure in my sleep. Honestly, I wake up with war wounds. I...reactionscomments
Questions to Ask Your Neurologist About Your Epilepsy"I think you have temporal lobe epilepsy, and occasionally have secondary generalizations." My very first appointment with a neurologist came a few...reactions8comments
What an Epileptic Seizure *Really* Feels Like: My Personal Story"What does it feel like to have an epileptic seizure?" People have asked me that and I've returned them glances probably like...reactions23comments
My Epilepsy Support Group ExperienceI have multiple illnesses and disabilities so when I enquired about a support group for epilepsy, my GP at the time told...reactions1comment
The Realities and Acceptance of the Caregiving RoleSome of us are natural-born caregivers and some of us need more time and energy to learn the skill of caregiving. It...reactionscomments
My Tips for Remembering to Take Epilepsy MedicationHaving epilepsy brings on a whole lot of other symptoms and each medication has many possible side effects. For me, and many...reactions2comments
Epilepsy and Anger: Calming the Incredible Hulk Within MeMy mom had a nickname for me during my teen years, but she didn’t mean it in a doting way: "Dr. David...reactions10comments
Experiencing Hyperemesis Gravidarum With EpilepsyBeing pregnant can often mean morning sickness, nausea, and vomiting are in store. And sometimes, this escalates to the next level... Hyperemesis...reactions2comments
"What-If" Moments When Living With EpilepsyA common thing ill and disabled people experience – like those of us with epilepsy – is grief and grieving the person...reactionscomments
Seizure Smart Schools are Crucial for Teachers and StudentsSeizure education for teachers was something I'd never thought about while growing up because I wasn't diagnosed with epilepsy until my mid-20s...reactions4comments
Why am I Grateful?The holiday season is always an exciting time. It's especially joyful when you can share your traditions with your children. Last year...reactions6comments
Seizing the Day and Substitute Teaching!There's a job opportunity for the epileptic community with the nation's drought of teachers – and substitute teachers. From all the people...reactions4comments
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
What Is the Social Health Network Community?Like our other Health Union condition communities, the Social Health Network brings people together to drive unique and impactful conversations about health...reactionscomments
The Weight of My Epilepsy on My ParentsAs an adult, have you ever asked a loved one what it feels like for them to see you living with the...reactions3comments
Suffering, Perseverance, and HopeMathematics was my worst subject in school, but let me show you what appears to be a cool algebra formula for life:...reactions1comment
My Beautiful 12-Year-Old Daughter That Is an Epilepsy WarriorHi, I'm Miyah's mom. She is 12 years old and was diagnosed with generalized tonic clonic seizures and myoclonic absence seizures 3...reactions2comments
Can Dogs Predict Seizures?I strongly support the use of seizure predicting dogs. The Epilepsy Foundation explains that it takes 6 months to 2 years to...reactionscomments
Choosing PositivityI first started having petit mal seizures in 1970 when I had 3 major head injuries in a matter of 3 months...reactions1comment
Julie's Epilepsy StoryI got diagnosed with epilepsy when I was 1-and-a-half years old. I am still dealing with seizures and I am almost 36...reactions1comment
