Auras, Hallucinations, and What a Seizure "Feels Like""What does it feel like to have an epileptic seizure?" People have asked me that and I've returned them glances probably like I thought they were morons. Isn’t it simple?...reactions10comments
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 me I was "too different for one of...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 is a balancing act of caring for yourself...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 others, one of the biggest issues we can...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 Banner." Some of you are familiar with that...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 gravidarum is no joke. Combining this with the...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 they could've been or the things they used...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. In my small Minnesota town, I'd never witnessed...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, my daughter was too young to understand. But...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 I've gotten to know, I think that a...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 to what increases my seizure activity, my list...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. It also aims to expand opportunities for 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 daily struggles of epilepsy? My epilepsy diagnosis came...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: (S x T = P) (P + L)...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 years ago. Blinking lights and those school lights...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 fully train 1 of these specialized service animals...reactionscomments
Choosing PositivityI first started having petit mal seizures in 1970 when I had 3 major head injuries in a matter of 3 months. At first they were diagnosed as frontal lobe...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 years old. It has impacted me a lot...reactions1comment
Finally Diagnosed with EpilepsyI was finally diagnosed at the age of 29 after being passed along from doctor to doctor since I was at least 15 years old due to the fact most...reactions2comments
Epilepsy Since a ToddlerI had epilepsy since I was 2 years old, but everyone including doctors thought they were panic attacks. They would come and go every other year and would stay for...reactions2comments
