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
Hearing "You Don’t Look Sick" When Living With EpilepsyIt goes like this when you live with an illness like epilepsy: you will deal with, and you spend too much time...reactions15comments
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
Why Epilepsy Makes Us Feel Like We're Not "Normal"There are plenty of people like me, who if they don't make a determined effort to laugh and mix with others, can...reactions2comments
Epilepsy Preparedness in Schools: A Mom's PerspectiveRecently I watched a news article about a local school that was able to save a young adult who was having a...reactions1comment
A Career Path Rerouted by EpilepsyI had to laugh. Cardboard boxes scattered across the floor in my new Minneapolis apartment. I unpacked 1 and reached in to...reactionscomments
My Pregnancy Care PlanAs the new year approached, I solidified my transition to my new neurologist. During our first meeting, we discussed my care plan...reactions3comments
Weight Management and Epilepsy - Take Our Quick PollsFor people living with chronic health conditions, managing weight can be a particularly challenging task. Balancing the demands of managing symptoms and...reactionscomments
The Emotional Impact of Caring for a Child With EpilepsyChildhood epilepsy can have long-term consequences for those with the condition. But epilepsy also affects the parents and caregivers of children who...reactions6comments
Adapting to Life With EpilepsyMy seizures started my sophomore year of college when I was involved in different clubs and organizations every day of the week...reactionscomments
