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If somebody is experiencing active, ongoing seizures then it can be hard to maintain a working position. Even when somebody's epilepsy is considered managed by medication, it can still be...

A person's identity is so important. Oxford Learner's Dictionary defines "identity" in three ways. Until a couple of years ago, my identity was, "I am an epileptic person." Many amazing...

Every area of a person's life and daily experiences are impacted by epilepsy. This neurological disease called epilepsy causes unpredictable episodes that could be of any severity. It can have...

April Rose Gabrielli is a pop musician and singer who released a song to spread epilepsy awareness titled "I Woke Up Alive." In November 2020, April experienced her first seizures...

Prior to August 2020, I knew very little about epilepsy. What I did know came from movies and TV shows. I pictured full-body shaking, eyes rolling back, grand mal seizures...

This is advice I have for every doctor appointment. Specialists are not an exception to this rule. Bring a second person. There are many reasons that a second individual can...

"Pssss. YOU. I'm wantin' to break out of Epilepsy Prison tonight. Nice vacation... Wanna come? Here are some things you need to do..." Over 5 decades with epilepsy, I've picked...

Navigating the workforce is challenging with a chronic illness. Often questions arise before and after employment about your rights. What should I disclose and when? What can an employer ask...

I feel confident in talking about my newest medication. I have now been on it for 366 days. (I want to make sure that my review came after a whole...

Epilepsy has been a part of my life since the age of 9 years old. Unfortunately, I often didn't know how to feel when a seizure would occur. It left me feeling...

Epilepsy has been misunderstood and often viewed in a negative light throughout history. The word "epilepsy" comes from ancient Greek and means "being seized by forces from without." This refers...

As a 33-year-old, I have learned a lot of lessons in my life. Sometimes from kind mentors and sometimes by life events. I have also had the occasional unsolicited lessons...

Women with epilepsy may need to take anti-seizure or antiepileptic drugs (AEDs) while they are pregnant. These medicines help stop uncontrolled seizures caused by epilepsy. However, a 2022 research study...

Driving is such an essential part of most – but not all – people's lives. What if you can't drive? Every state has a time span that a person who...

Feeling anxious during stressful situations is normal. But, when you feel anxious and worried most or all the time, you might have an anxiety disorder. A phobia is a strong...

Before we discuss mental health and epilepsy, let me talk a bit about where I am from. Malaysia is where I live and have experienced what it's like to be...

Editorial Note: Nominations for 2024 are now closed. We are very excited to announce the launch of the 2024 Social Health Awards program! The Social Health Awards is an awards...

Food brings people together. We eat with our loved ones to celebrate milestones or just to catch up. But if you live with seizures due to epilepsy, are there certain...

I am what many would call a statistic. Many of you, your friends, and your loved ones are too. What category am I referring to? The category that wasn't of...

I have written previously about my seizure disorder and how I have absence seizures. One of my greatest hopes it that my children will not inherit this condition from me...