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We need to talk. As someone who has never meditated longer than 18 minutes, and might as well have found this quote on a towel at Bed Bath & Beyond...

The idea seemed so far-flung at first. Brain surgery? What exactly do the surgeons remove? After repeated seizures during my video EEG stay in the epilepsy monitoring unit (EMU) at...

There are many different types of medications for epilepsy. Some I love and others I find to be completely unfortunate. In this article, I want to focus on my love/hate...

Do you have more epilepsy symptoms during menstruation? Well, I do. I hate my period because my epilepsy auras increase. I also have seizures more during my period. It's terrible...

About 3 in every 10 people with epilepsy will find that anti-seizure drugs do not bring relief. Plus, it may take 1 to 2 years of treatments to know whether...

When someone has epilepsy, they may experience a delay in receiving treatment. The delays happen for a variety of reasons. Doctors may not be able to diagnose epilepsy quickly. Some...

I want to share some information about the postictal state of a seizure. What does this mean? You all always ask excellent questions. Here's what I know about the postictal...

Migraine and epilepsy may not seem related at first. However, they sometimes share symptoms and even underlying causes. These conditions also often occur together. Migraine and epilepsy are both chronic...

We get it. Names and labels matter. While they are often meant to inform, labels can sometimes feel stigmatizing. Some people living with epilepsy take issue with it being called...

I believe we can all agree that mental health is as important as physical health. Sadly, epilepsy can impact mental health. Depression and anxiety are extremely common in our community...

Have you ever felt the disappointment of waking up, wishing you had the energy and the mental clarity to go about your day? Wondering how you will persevere through the...

An unexpected visit to the cardiology floor marked the highlight of my first video EEG testing in Michigan in 2012. What may have appeared to be drop seizures were actually...

How many people have found themselves pinned in a stereotype? It’s not your fault by any means. Another person has an almost immediate perception of you. Research shows that a...

Am I embarrassed by epilepsy? I will answer that in a short while. I was 10 when I had my first epilepsy seizure. I didn't like it. I remember my...

When you hear "epilepsy," you might think of what you have seen on TV or in a movie. A convulsive seizure, someone falling to the ground and shaking. But anyone...

We appreciate you taking the time to answer all of our questions. Your responses will help us better understand life with epilepsy. New here? We invite you to explore what...

Let me tell you about the unusual way I found out I had seizures... At 16, my best friend and I had several classes together. One day, she handed me...

Someone diagnosed with epilepsy as a child will likely need to transition their pediatric-centered care to an adult setting before a certain age. This can be a stressful time for...

Time to talk about sticking to taking medication at the correct time. Now that I am seizure-free with medication, the feeling of being consistent with my meds is great. I have...

Vagus nerve stimulation (VNS) is a type of epilepsy treatment that may stop or reduce seizures. A doctor implants a battery-powered device that looks like a pacemaker under the skin...