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...reactions4comments
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
My 5-Point Strategy to Winning the Epilepsy War"All we have to fear is fear itself," spoken by Franklin Delano Roosevelt, America's commander-in-chief during World War II. Wise words to...reactions3comments
Unwanted (and Uninformed) Comments About Your EpilepsyDid a person ever say something insulting, irritating, or ignore what you were saying when it comes to your epilepsy? It has...reactionscomments
An Interview With My Boyfriend and How He Copes With My EpilepsyDating with epilepsy can really be hard to maneuver at times. For some people, it can be a dealbreaker, and that's okay...reactions2comments
Staying Seizure-Free as a Pregnant Mom with a ToddlerAs we all know, becoming and remaining seizure-free is an extremely high priority in all epileptics' lives. Due to this, I am...reactionscomments
The Return of My Absence Seizures as an AdultAs a child, I started having seizures. I would have an absence seizure first, then a tonic-clonic seizure afterward. Now, as an adult...reactions4comments
What Does Epilepsy "Look" Like?How many people have found themselves pinned in a stereotype? It’s not your fault by any means. Another person has an almost...reactionscomments
The Latest in Wearable Electronic Devices for Seizure TrackingJust like a FitBit or an Apple Watch can log how many steps you take each day, wearable electronic devices can track...reactionscomments
Overcoming Epilepsy by Learning How to Fail"I have not failed. I've just found 10,000 ways that won't work," Thomas Edison once said about his quest to invent the...reactionscomments
Instagram Live: Conversations With Our Epilepsy Health LeadersEpilepsyDisease.com recently hosted our first Instagram Live with our Health Leaders Natalie Beavers, Derra Howard, and Anita Meeks to share their experiences...reactionscomments
"D-Day" (Diagnosis Day): The Day Epilepsy Entered Our Lives"This probably means she won’t be able to get her driver’s license," I remember saying to my husband when we first received...reactionscomments
How I Travel With My Epilepsy MedicationSince I was 16 years old, I have traveled to many different places. During my travels, whether they are day trips or...reactions2comments
"It's Just Anxiety..." How Doctors Dismissed My SeizuresBeing a female and developing a chronic illness comes with its own obstacles. Not only are we now made to navigate the...reactions5comments
