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
Weaning Off Of Phenobarbital Again – The Right WayA few years ago (in 2018), I tried to get off of phenobarbital with another doctor. However, it was a frightening experience...reactionscomments
Epilepsy Needs Proper Representation in the Entertainment IndustryRepresentation of epilepsy in movies, television, and media has been a complicated and misunderstood situation, fraught with misrepresentation. In the entertainment industry...reactions4comments
How I Was Finally Diagnosed With Absence SeizuresLet me tell you about the unusual way I found out I had seizures... At 16, my best friend and I had...reactions7comments
Is a Vagus Nerve Stimulator (VNS) for Me?After half a century on medications to control my epilepsy, I've had enough "cocktails" to stump a bartender! Haha! Kidding aside, no...reactions4comments
From Pink to Purple Ribbons, We Need ActionNovember is designated as Epilepsy Awareness Month. After just finishing up advocacy during Breast Cancer Awareness Month, I am a bit fatigued. I...reactionscomments
How Can I Support a Friend or Family Member With Epilepsy This November?November is Epilepsy Awareness Month, and if you know someone living with epilepsy, this article will give you some practical ways to...reactions1comment
Resilience: A Defining Theme of EpilepsyI am always learning, relearning, applying, and reapplying what I learn. When you're living with epilepsy, this is a must! With November...reactionscomments
Treating Epilepsy: Risks, Side Effects, But Still No CureLiving with epilepsy can be unpredictable and challenging. When I've explained my medical journey to those who ask – when speaking about...reactions2comments
I Had A Seizure And Broke My FootI was rushing down the stairs at my apartment complex and had a seizure. Mind you all, I live on the third...reactionscomments
Working Through My Fears of SUDEPOne of the many uncertainties of epilepsy that always lingers in the back of my mind is the fear of sudden unexpected...reactionscomments
Does Flying Increase the Risk of Seizures?It can be hard to avoid planes. You may need to travel by air for work, family, or vacations. But, if you...reactions2comments
Spreading Epilepsy Awareness in "Non-Epilepsy" SpacesFor this year's Essence Festival of the Culture, I was able to have my first vendor booth for my epilepsy nonprofit, the...reactionscomments
Marijuana to Treat Epilepsy?Do you really want to be put on Charlotte's Web (cannabidiol/CBD), Epidiolex, or medical marijuana and wonder if a doctor with more...reactions2comments
Myths About Epilepsy vs. Facts About EpilepsyOver the years, I've learned that advocating for epilepsy is crucial to finding a cure. When I was younger, I didn't realize...reactions3comments
The Importance of Taking Epilepsy MedicationIt is important for me to take my epilepsy medication. If I did not take my medication, I would open the door...reactionscomments
Getting Family Support: Do They Understand Your Epilepsy?Frequently, colleagues at my support group (and plenty of complaints in social media groups I watch) assure me that I'm not alone...reactions3comments
Financial Challenges of Epilepsy: Medication CostsHigh medication cost and availability have significantly impacted medical care. Unfortunately, increases in drug prices have made it difficult for many people...reactionscomments
Coping with Difficult Caregiver Decisions"We made the best decision based on the information we had at the time." It's the mantra I repeat to myself when...reactionscomments
Embarrassed or Embracing Epilepsy?Am I embarrassed by epilepsy? I will answer that in a short while. I was 10 when I had my first epilepsy...reactionscomments
