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
I Was Just Diagnosed With Epilepsy... Now What?So, you have been diagnosed with epilepsy... What are your next steps? When a new diagnosis hits, you will have everyone and...reactions1comment
Can Dravet Syndrome Affect Facial Features?Dravet syndrome is a rare form of epilepsy that starts in infancy. It is also called severe myoclonic epilepsy of infancy (SMEI)...reactionscomments
Explaining My Epilepsy To OthersIt has always been difficult to explain my epilepsy to my family and peers. There are a handful of reasons for this...reactions3comments
Navigating My Education With EpilepsyMany students who have journeyed through all levels of education carry with them stories of their experiences. And the opportunity for advanced...reactionscomments
Embracing My Dietary Lifestyle ChangeI realize that the food I consume significantly impacts my overall well-being and seizure control. A while back, I cut out added...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
One Year Seizure-Free on a Milestone BirthdayEver spend much time wondering what is your very first memory? My long-term memory is exceptional even if my medications aggravate my...reactionscomments
Make Yourself Comfy: My Hospital Packing ListAs with any chronic illness, epilepsy can often require us to end up admitted to the hospital for days, weeks, or even...reactionscomments
Overcoming My Seizure Fears and Hiking With EpilepsyFor as long as I can remember, one of my goals has been to go hiking. However, due to my epilepsy and...reactionscomments
Supporting Others With Epilepsy as a Peer MentorIn a recent article, I spoke mainly about the benefits of support groups, and I touched on how I'm now my state's...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
The Debate About DrivingNothing in my life has been as terrifying as when I didn't know if I'd hit someone with my car during an...reactions8comments
Epilepsy In the Black CommunityEpilepsy can affect anyone no matter their age, gender, ethnicity, or race. However, Black people living with the condition face unique challenges...reactions3comments
Mental Health and Living With Epilepsy in MalaysiaBefore we discuss mental health and epilepsy, let me talk a bit about where I am from. Malaysia is where I live...reactions1comment
Is Epilepsy a Disease or Disorder?When I was first diagnosed with epilepsy in 2010, I just assumed epilepsy was a disease. Like cancer or heart disease, it...reactions5comments
Tips for Traveling with Epilepsy"Pssss. YOU. I'm wantin' to break out of Epilepsy Prison tonight. Nice vacation... Wanna come? Here are some things you need to...reactionscomments
The Ketogenic Diet for EpilepsyEarly in my son's epilepsy diagnosis, I searched for ways to stop the myoclonic seizures that ravaged his body. He would have hundreds...reactionscomments
Becoming a Mom With EpilepsyI have been a writer for EpilepsyDisease.com for a couple of months, but endless hospital admissions kept me too busy to start...reactions2comments
Dating With Epilepsy: 3 Ways to Navigate Dating When Your Seizures Are ActiveDating is a task within itself. I had been seizure-free for 3 years, up until recently. To be honest, epilepsy has been...reactions1comment
