Writing My Epilepsy Memoir: Digging Up Memories“I’m pleased to report that I presented your proposal to our faculty committee and the project has been approved for a full...reactions9comments
My First Seizure in 3 Years... And Accepting I Can't Control EpilepsyEpilepsy has been a part of my life since the age of 9 years old. Unfortunately, I often didn't know how to feel...reactions14comments
Understanding Seizures and Aphasia: The Link to Speech LossSeizures start from abnormal electrical activity in the brain. They affect muscle control and language. They also affect vision and movement. A...reactionscomments
The Mental Load of Always Being Ready for a SeizureBefore we leave the house, there is a checklist constantly running through my head: Most people watching us walk out the door...reactionscomments
Epilepsy, Fear, Jealousy, and AcceptanceThere is no such thing as a "normal" human being. And there are many different types of seizures and circumstances people are...reactions1comment
Experiencing LossesThere are many types of losses: friends or family moving away, someone passing away, a relationship ending, missing school due to hospitalization...reactions1comment
Living with Epilepsy: History, Resilience, and Finding StrengthDo you ever feel alone or different, having limitations because of epilepsy? In real life, all people have a limitation of something...reactions9comments
Safe Flying With Epilepsy: Seizure Risks and Travel TipsIt can be hard to avoid planes. You may need to travel by air for work, family, or vacations. However, if you...reactions2comments
Protecting Your Child's Spirit, Not Just Their BodyMedical parenting can become so focused on survival that childhood quietly slips out the back door. When a child has epilepsy or...reactionscomments
My One-Year Review of Briviact for EpilepsyI feel confident in talking about my newest medication. I have now been on it for 366 days. (I want to make...reactions4comments
Epilepsy and AI: How Are You Using It for Your Health?Something has shifted in the last couple of years. A late-night symptom search now sometimes starts with an AI summary before it...reactionscomments
What to Know About Getting a Seizure Alert DogSpecially trained service dogs are tools that people with epilepsy can use to live a safer, more independent life. Service dogs can...reactions1comment
Navigating Anticonvulsant Side EffectsIf there's one thing people newly diagnosed with epilepsy will find out pretty quickly, it's that many anticonvulsants, or antiepileptic drugs (AEDs)...reactions8comments
Calming the Storm: How I Manage Epilepsy and Anger TriggersMy mom had a nickname for me during my teen years, but she didn’t mean it in a doting way: "Dr. David...reactions10comments
The History and Danger of the Seizure Spoon MythWhere did the spoon-in-mouth myth during a seizure come from? I always wondered where it came from. So I looked it up...reactions1comment
Finding a Support Person for Doctor AppointmentsPeople with chronic health conditions like epilepsy often face complex treatment plans and multiple doctor visits. Brain fog, fatigue, and problems concentrating...reactionscomments
What College is Right For You?The preparatory school that that I attended as a teen was a high school that I found while searching for a high...reactions1comment
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
Putting On My "I'm Fine" Face With EpilepsyIs it normal to say "I'm fine" when you're clearly not? Or perhaps it's easier than explaining your situation to those around...reactions1comment
What It's Really Like Living With Epilepsy Every DayEvery area of a person's life and daily experiences are impacted by epilepsy. This neurological condition causes unpredictable seizures that can vary...reactions3comments
